Question

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

Genetic variation
Genetic variation

Competitive advantage
Competitive advantage

Speciation
Speciation

Differential survival and reproduction

Answer 1

The factor that is driven by random events is **Genetic variation**. Genetic variation arises from random mutations and genetic recombination, which contribute to the diversity of traits within a population. The other factors, such as competitive advantage, speciation, and differential survival and reproduction, are influenced by natural selection and environmental pressures, which are not random.