Question
Which statements is accurate about variations?
organisms with variations are less likely to pass these variations to their offspring
In all cases, variations affect how likely it is that an organism reproduces
Organisms with variations that give an advantage are more likely to survive
In all cases, variations become more common in a population
organisms with variations are less likely to pass these variations to their offspring
In all cases, variations affect how likely it is that an organism reproduces
Organisms with variations that give an advantage are more likely to survive
In all cases, variations become more common in a population
Answers
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The most accurate statement among the options is:
**"Organisms with variations that give an advantage are more likely to survive."**
This statement aligns with the principle of natural selection, where advantageous traits increase the likelihood of survival and reproduction, thereby allowing those traits to be passed on to future generations.
The other statements may not hold true in all cases:
- The first statement is incorrect because variations can potentially be passed to offspring, especially if they are genetic variations.
- The second statement isn't universally true, as not all variations necessarily impact reproductive success; some may be neutral or even disadvantageous.
- The fourth statement is also not accurate because not all variations become more common in a population; only those that confer some sort of advantage typically do so over time.
**"Organisms with variations that give an advantage are more likely to survive."**
This statement aligns with the principle of natural selection, where advantageous traits increase the likelihood of survival and reproduction, thereby allowing those traits to be passed on to future generations.
The other statements may not hold true in all cases:
- The first statement is incorrect because variations can potentially be passed to offspring, especially if they are genetic variations.
- The second statement isn't universally true, as not all variations necessarily impact reproductive success; some may be neutral or even disadvantageous.
- The fourth statement is also not accurate because not all variations become more common in a population; only those that confer some sort of advantage typically do so over time.