Question
two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A:
A random mutation causes a population of pink-colored flowers to change to purple. The tables show the population size of the flowers before and after the mutation occurred.
Before Mutation
Year Population Size
Year 1 5,420
Year 2 5,500
Year 3 5,375
Year 4 5,450
After Mutation
Year Population Size
Year 5 5,450
Year 6 5,600
Year 7 5,380
Year 8 5,500
Which best describes the results of the mutation on the flower population?
A.
neutral
B.
beneficial
C.
harmful in the beginning, then beneficial
D.
beneficial in the beginning, then harmful
Multiple Choice Question
Part B:
Which best supports the choice from Part A?
A.
The population of the flowers is positively impacted.
B.
The population of the flowers remains relatively stable.
C.
The population of the flowers is negatively impacted, followed by a positive impact.
D.
The population of the flowers is positively impacted, followed by a negative impact.
Part A:
A random mutation causes a population of pink-colored flowers to change to purple. The tables show the population size of the flowers before and after the mutation occurred.
Before Mutation
Year Population Size
Year 1 5,420
Year 2 5,500
Year 3 5,375
Year 4 5,450
After Mutation
Year Population Size
Year 5 5,450
Year 6 5,600
Year 7 5,380
Year 8 5,500
Which best describes the results of the mutation on the flower population?
A.
neutral
B.
beneficial
C.
harmful in the beginning, then beneficial
D.
beneficial in the beginning, then harmful
Multiple Choice Question
Part B:
Which best supports the choice from Part A?
A.
The population of the flowers is positively impacted.
B.
The population of the flowers remains relatively stable.
C.
The population of the flowers is negatively impacted, followed by a positive impact.
D.
The population of the flowers is positively impacted, followed by a negative impact.
Answers
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Part A:
The best choice that describes the results of the mutation on the flower population is **A. neutral**. The population sizes before and after the mutation do not show a significant increase or decrease that would indicate a harmful or beneficial impact.
Part B:
The best support for the choice from Part A is **B. The population of the flowers remains relatively stable.** The population size varies slightly, but there is no significant evidence of positive or negative impact from the mutation based on the data provided.
The best choice that describes the results of the mutation on the flower population is **A. neutral**. The population sizes before and after the mutation do not show a significant increase or decrease that would indicate a harmful or beneficial impact.
Part B:
The best support for the choice from Part A is **B. The population of the flowers remains relatively stable.** The population size varies slightly, but there is no significant evidence of positive or negative impact from the mutation based on the data provided.