Can sunlight change the distribution of traits in a population?(1 point)

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No, because the environment can only change behaviors.
No, because the environment can only change behaviors.

No, because the environment can only change traits in individual organisms.
No, because the environment can only change traits in individual organisms.

Yes, because the environment is the only factor that can change traits.
Yes, because the environment is the only factor that can change traits.

Yes, because the environment can factor into the distribution of traits.

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The correct response is:

Yes, because the environment can factor into the distribution of traits.

Changes in sunlight can affect the environment, which in turn can influence the distribution of traits in a population through natural selection or other evolutionary processes. Traits that confer advantageous adaptations to increased sunlight may become more prevalent in future generations over time.