Question

Which combination of characteristics in a population would provide the greatest potential for evolutionary change?
A. large population, few mutations
B. large population, many mutations
C. small population, many mutations
D. small population, few mutations

Answer 1

"Small population, many mutations" is the one combination of characteristics in a population among the following choices given in the question that would provide the greatest potential for evolutionary change. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C".

Answer 2

Answer:

C. small population, many mutations

Explanation:

A small population with many mutations would provide a greater potential for evolutionary change within the species. This is because, as the rate of mutation within this population is carried out in large quantities, we could perceive many genetically modified individuals within the population. In addition, a small population is the result of a high mortality rate, which would allow organisms without the mutation to cease to exist, while organisms with mutation would be born and cause evolution within the species.