Question

2 multiple choice 10 points which best describes why certain traits led to an increased frequency within the population of medium ground finches? because the traits were inherited because the traits were mutations because the traits were favorable because the traits were acquired

Explanation:

According to the theory of natural selection, traits that are favorable (advantageous) for survival and reproduction in a particular environment are more likely to be passed on to the next generation. Over time, this leads to an increase in the frequency of those favorable traits within the population. Inherited traits (option 1) just state that they are passed on, but don't explain why their frequency increases. Mutations (option 2) introduce new traits, but not all mutations lead to increased frequency - only those that are favorable. Acquired traits (option 4) (like a finch learning a new song through practice) are not passed on genetically, so they can't lead to an increase in frequency within the population at the genetic level.

Answer:

because the traits were favorable