1. a nectar-eating bird has a slightly more curved beak than average for its species. this allows the bird to more easily access nectar from plants. during the bird's lifetime, it loses a toe on its left foot due to an accident. it learns to compensate for this loss and is not greatly impacted. which of this bird's traits could potentially spread through the species' future population? a. the slightly more curved beak because it is an acquired trait that would be beneficial to future offspring.
b. the lack of a toe on the left foot because it is an acquired trait that would be beneficial to future offspring.
c. the slightly more curved beak because it is a beneficial trait that is encoded in the bird's genes.
d. the lack of a toe on the left foot because it is a beneficial trait that is encoded in the bird's genes. 2. which statement best explains how the effect of a particular allele can change the genetic makeup of a population over time? a. an allele that increases the chances of a member finding shelter will appear in a larger percentage of the next generation's offspring.
b. an allele that increases the chances of a member cooperating with other members will appear in a larger percentage of the next generation's offspring.
c. an allele that increases the chances of a member obtaining food will appear in a larger percentage of the next generation's offspring.
d. an allele that increases the chances of a member reproducing will appear in a larger percentage of the next generation's offspring.