Question

Of the four factors that affect the evolution of species, which factor is driven by random events?(1 point)
Responses

Speciation
Speciation

Differential survival and reproduction
Differential survival and reproduction

Genetic variation
Genetic variation

Competitive advantage

Answer 1

The factor that is driven by random events is **Genetic variation**. Genetic variation often arises from random mutations, genetic drift, and other stochastic processes, which can influence the evolution of species.