Question

hling sea turtles are typically dark in color. occasionally, a sea turtle hatches that is almost white in color. when crawling from the nest on the beach to the ocean, turtie could be at risk for sunburn. the light color of the turtles would most likely
help in the development of a new species of sea turtles.
cause the shell of the sea turtles to become stronger.
help the turtles have better chances at reproducing.
reduce the chances of turtles surviving to reproduce.

Explanation:

Sea turtles are typically dark - colored, which likely provides camouflage. A light - colored (almost white) sea turtle would stand out more. When crawling from the nest to the ocean, it would be more visible to predators. Also, being at risk for sunburn (due to light color) can harm its health. Both factors (predation risk and sunburn - related health issues) would reduce its chances of surviving to reproduce.

Answer:

D. reduce the chances of turtles surviving to reproduce.