Author Question: The principle of natural selection proposes that certain characteristics that ________ will become ... (Read 55 times)

javeds · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

The principle of natural selection proposes that certain characteristics that ________ will become more prevalent in a species.

a. are associated with multiple genetic mutations
b. inhibit reproductive behaviors
c. increase reproductive success
d. impair adaption to the local environment
e. reduce reproductive success

Question 2

The physiological mechanisms of an organism that give rise to certain behaviors

a. can be said to have purpose.
b. can be understood in terms of whether the behaviors produce useful functions.
c. are thought to be different from species to species.
d. are not subject to evolutionary principles.
e. are present at birth and do not require environmental stimulation for complete expression.

Beatricemm · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. increase reproductive success

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. can be understood in terms of whether the behaviors produce useful functions.