Select whether each statement is true or false.(5 points)

Question

True False
Only heritable mutations are able to influence natural selection.

The process of natural selection begins with variation, competition leads to the selection of beneficial traits and those traits are passed on to subsequent generations.

Antigenic drift allows the flu virus to change often, making it harder to immunity to work.

There is always a relationship between correlation and causation.

A beneficial mutation will always lead to survival and adaptation.

Answer 1

Here are the evaluations for each statement:

1. Only heritable mutations are able to influence natural selection.
   True - Natural selection acts on heritable traits that can be passed to the next generation.

2. The process of natural selection begins with variation, competition leads to the selection of beneficial traits and those traits are passed on to subsequent generations.
   True - This statement accurately describes the process of natural selection.

3. Antigenic drift allows the flu virus to change often, making it harder for immunity to work.
   True - Antigenic drift refers to the small mutations in virus genes that occur over time, leading to changes in the virus and making it challenging for the immune system to recognize it.

4. There is always a relationship between correlation and causation.
   False - Correlation does not imply causation; two correlated events do not mean that one causes the other.

5. A beneficial mutation will always lead to survival and adaptation.
   False - While beneficial mutations can enhance survival and adaptation, they do not guarantee it, as other environmental factors may also play a significant role.

So, summarizing the answers:

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False