An enlarged right ventricle both increases oxygen intake and the risk of pulmonary hypertension. How can natural selection result in an adaption that produces both positive and negative effects?(1 point)

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The positive effects appear after reproductive age in certain environments.
The positive effects appear after reproductive age in certain environments.

The positive effects outweigh the negative effects in certain environments.
The positive effects outweigh the negative effects in certain environments.

The negative effects appear before reproductive age in certain environments.
The negative effects appear before reproductive age in certain environments.

The negative effects appear later in life in certain environments.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The positive effects outweigh the negative effects in certain environments.

This response highlights that in specific environments where the benefits of having an enlarged right ventricle (such as increased oxygen uptake) are more advantageous for survival and reproduction, those traits can be favored by natural selection despite the associated risks, such as pulmonary hypertension.