How does genetic variation from sexual reproduction help the bird species survive after the loss of its bug food source? (1 point) • It ensures that all individuals will have the same traits, making the population uniform. • It allows for a range of beak sizes and shapes, increasing the likelihood that some individuals will be better adapted to crack seeds. • It decreases the overall health of the population, leading to more competition for food • It eliminates competition by ensuring only the best-adapted individuals reproduce.
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The correct answer is: It allows for a range of beak sizes and shapes, increasing the likelihood that some individuals will be better adapted to crack seeds.
Genetic variation from sexual reproduction enhances the ability of a population to adapt to changes in the environment, such as the loss of a food source. Different beak sizes and shapes can provide advantages in exploiting alternative food resources, such as seeds, thereby increasing the chances of survival for the species.
