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.
1 answer
Part A:
The best description of the results of the mutation on the flower population is:
A. neutral
Part B:
The option that best supports the choice from Part A is:
B. The population of the flowers remains relatively stable.
The population size before and after the mutation shows minor fluctuations but remains relatively stable overall, indicating that the mutation had a neutral impact on the population size.
