Question
Why is genetic variation among individuals beneficial?(1 point)
Responses
Some individuals will have inherited traits that give them a competitive advantage that make them more likely to survive and reproduce.
Some individuals will have inherited traits that give them a competitive advantage that make them more likely to survive and reproduce.
Genetic variation staves off extinction because it creates a fit population.
Genetic variation staves off extinction because it creates a fit population.
More genetic variation means higher rate of survival versus species that have less genetic variation.
More genetic variation means higher rate of survival versus species that have less genetic variation.
Genetic variation leads to more new traits in the population which means evolution can occur faster.
Responses
Some individuals will have inherited traits that give them a competitive advantage that make them more likely to survive and reproduce.
Some individuals will have inherited traits that give them a competitive advantage that make them more likely to survive and reproduce.
Genetic variation staves off extinction because it creates a fit population.
Genetic variation staves off extinction because it creates a fit population.
More genetic variation means higher rate of survival versus species that have less genetic variation.
More genetic variation means higher rate of survival versus species that have less genetic variation.
Genetic variation leads to more new traits in the population which means evolution can occur faster.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
All of the responses you provided highlight important benefits of genetic variation among individuals, but the most comprehensive answer is:
**Some individuals will have inherited traits that give them a competitive advantage that make them more likely to survive and reproduce.**
This statement succinctly captures the essence of natural selection, where genetic variation allows certain individuals to adapt to their environment better than others, leading to increased survival and reproductive success.
**Some individuals will have inherited traits that give them a competitive advantage that make them more likely to survive and reproduce.**
This statement succinctly captures the essence of natural selection, where genetic variation allows certain individuals to adapt to their environment better than others, leading to increased survival and reproductive success.