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

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Responses

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

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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Sunlight, as an environmental factor, can affect the survival and reproduction of individuals within a population, thereby influencing the distribution of certain traits over time through processes like natural selection.