How did malthus's essay support darwin's idea about natural selection? a. malthus's essay did the opposite, as it did not support natural selection. b. malthus proposed that an endless amount of resources would lead to greater competition. c. malthus proposed that the earth could not support all the offspring produced, leading to a competitive environment. d. malthus proposed that a decrease in food supply would lead to organisms producing more offspring.

What is the difference between sex-linked traits and autosomal traits in humans? a. sex-linked traits can only be passed from fathers to sons, while autosomal traits can be passed on from both parents to offspring of any sex. b. sex-linked traits are passed on through the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes. c. sex-linked traits only affect females, while autosomal traits affect both males and females. d. sex-linked traits refer to genes that are on the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits refer to genes on all 23 chromosomes.

Which statement describes how favorable traits in a population relate to natural selection? they are the only traits that ever exist in the population. they build in the population over time. they are rarely passed on to offspring. they are found only in a few individuals within the population.

Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood. people with sickle cell anemia were born with a defective gene that results in sickle-shaped red blood cells. individuals with the disease often suffer pain in their extremities due to the build-up of these cells causing blockages in the blood vessels. the shape of the blood cells also reduces the amount of oxygen transported in the blood.