Why are mutations a significant component of evolution and natural selection? Answer
A
Mutations occur when a population needs a new trait to survive.

B
Mutations are the only source for new alleles in a population’s gene pool.

C
Mutations occur when a species population has become too large.

D
Mutations are a major source of extinction for various species

Which of the following is most important in making the typical seed more resistant to adverse conditions than the typical spore? a) a different type of sporopollenin b) an internal reservoir of liquid water c) integument(s) d) ability to be dispersed e) waxy cuticle

What is the difference between the conducting zone and the respiratory zone of the respiratory system? the conducting zone is a series of cavities and tubes that move air to the respiratory zone where gases exchange with the bloodstream. the conducting zone exchanges gases between the lungs and the alveoli and the respiratory zone is a series of cavities and tubes that move air to the conducting zone. the conducting zone moves oxygen into the cells and the respiratory zone takes carbon dioxide away from the cells. the conducting zone moves oxygen into the bloodstream and the respiratory zone takes carbon dioxide away from the bloodstream.

Sort the examples by the type of diversity that they exhibit a park has 80 species of trees red, yellow, and orange bell peppers are all members of the same species individuals of the same lizard species have different mating strategies. five different bird species are at a bird feeder. genetic diversity species diversity