Question

homework - evidence of evolution
which characteristics of an insect population enable it to adapt and develop resistance to a pesticide more quickly?
greater variation and high rate of reproduction
less variation and slow rate of reproduction
greater variation and slow rate of reproduction
less variation and high rate of reproduction

Explanation:

• Greater variation: Provides more genetic material for natural selection to act on. Some individuals may have traits that confer resistance.
• High rate of reproduction: Allows for rapid generation - turnover. Beneficial traits (like pesticide resistance) can spread quickly through the population.

Answer:

greater variation and high rate of reproduction