Which of the following is not an example of natural...

Name: Problem 2, Chapter 14: Essentials of Biology
Uploaded: 2021-03-22T16:42:39-08:00
Duration: 2 min 20 s
Channel: Courtney Burson
Description: Which of the following is not an example of natural selection? a. Insect populations exposed to pesticides become resistant to the chemicals. b. Plant species that produce fragrances to attract pollinators produce more offspring. c. Rabbits that sprint quickly are more likely to escape predation. d. On a tree, leaves that grow in the shade are larger than those that grow in the sun.

Which of the following is not an example of natural selection? a. Insect populations exposed to pesticides become resistant to the chemicals. b. Plant species that produce fragrances to attract pollinators produce more offspring. c. Rabbits that sprint quickly are more likely to escape predation. d. On a tree, leaves that grow in the shade are larger than those that grow in the sun.

Which of the following is not an example of natural selection?
a. Insect populations exposed to pesticides become resistant to the chemicals.
b. Plant species that produce fragrances to attract pollinators produce more offspring.
c. Rabbits that sprint quickly are more likely to escape predation.
d. On a tree, leaves that grow in the shade are larger than those that grow in the sun.

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Key Concepts

Adaptation

Adaptation refers to the process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through the accumulation of beneficial traits. These traits, often arising through genetic variation and natural selection, increase the likelihood of survival and reproduction in specific environmental conditions.

Phenotypic Plasticity

Phenotypic plasticity is the ability of an organism to change its behavior, physiology, or morphology in response to environmental conditions. Unlike traits shaped by natural selection, these changes are not necessarily heritable but are instead immediate responses to variations in the environment.

Natural Selection

Natural selection is an evolutionary process whereby organisms with traits that are better suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce in higher numbers compared to those without those traits. This mechanism leads to changes in the genetic makeup of populations over time as advantageous traits become more common.

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