Question

There is a multitude of evidence that supports how life has changed over time due to variation in the gene pool of different species. Which of the following choices below represents a scientific theory that explains these changes? *
A. As environments and ecosystems change over time, those that acquire suitable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce and the gene pool changes because organisms must adapt to survive and reproduce.
B. As environments and ecosystems change over time, those with variations for traits that are more successful in the new conditions are more likely to survive and reproduce, thus changing the allele frequency in the gene pool.
C. Because the environments and ecosystems show little change over time, organisms are already adapted for surviving in their given habitats for which they are made.
D. Because the environments and ecosystem show little change of time, the organisms that choose to adapt to different environments will migrate and become suited for new habitats.

Answer 1

Answer: A. Environmental drivers plus genetic variation in the population result in natural selection

Explanation: over geological time environmental conditions change. Organisms do not survive in one environmental niche with traits adapted to a possible future change that might suit those traits. Adaptation is not a matter of choice: adapt if possible or go extinct.

There is a (badly named) concept called pre-adaptation, which is that variations in some existing trait render adaptation to a different environment more likely.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation: