Question

A population of plants produces flowers. The flowers are either brightly colored with no odor or are brightly colored with a rotting odor (smell of decomposition)
This brightly colored trait in this scenario is:
A. not an example of natural selection
B. an example of natural selection
C. can not determine based on information given

Answer 1

Answer: This brightly colored trait in this scenario is an example of natural selection

Explanation:

The aim of natural selection is to ensure the traits that make species better fitted to environmental pressures remain while other are eliminated.

Thus, the brightly colored trait in this scenario is an example of natural selection because:

- it appears in all population of the flower-producing plants making it well adapted to the environment.

- its emitting of no odor or rotting odor is simply a chemical defence mechanism in order to avoid from eaten by animals.

Answer 2

Answer: Option B.

It is an example of natural selection.

Explanation:

Natural selection is a process in which organisms possess some characteristics or traits that help the to suitable adapt to the environment and reproduce than other organisms.

The bright colored trait of plant is a natural selection. The bright colored trait of plants is to attract pollinators so as to reproduce and spread their seeds.