Question

question 18 (1 point)

suppose a small number of geese are born with a genetic mutation that makes them spend more time caring for their eggs. as a result, more chicks hatch from these eggs that then survive to reproduce themselves. according to the principle of natural selection, which of the following would be the likely result?

the rate of genetic mutations would slow drastically.

other genetic mutations would start occurring at a faster rate.

the genetically inherited behaviour would become more common after many generations.

the genetically inherited behaviour would become less common after many generations.

Explanation:

Natural selection is the process where organisms with favorable traits (in this case, the genetic mutation that makes geese spend more time caring for eggs, leading to more surviving chicks) are more likely to reproduce and pass on those traits. Over many generations, traits that enhance survival and reproduction become more common. The rate of genetic mutations is not directly affected by this specific trait's success (so the first two options are incorrect). Since the trait is favorable (more chicks survive to reproduce), it will become more common, not less (so the fourth option is incorrect).

Answer:

The genetically inherited behaviour would become more common after many generations.