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

The negative effects appear later in life in certain environments.
The negative effects appear later in life in certain environments.

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

The positive effects appear after reproductive age in certain environments.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The positive effects outweigh the negative effects in certain environments.

Natural selection can favor traits that provide advantages in specific environments, even if those traits also have negative consequences. If the benefits, such as increased oxygen intake, enhance survival and reproductive success in a challenging environment, they can lead to the adaptation becoming more prevalent despite the associated risks.