A model of natural selection is shown here with a small beetle population. Some green beetles in the original population are shown as dying by predation. The resulting population several generations later is shown on the right. Which of these explanations
should be selected to account for the changes in the population of beetles shown here?

the energy generated by an individual's metabolism is calculated in met (metabolic equivalent of task). the met is the ratio of the work metabolic rate to the resting metabolic rate. one met is illustrated as 1 kcal per kilogram per hour, and is probably equal to the energy cost of sitting quietly.

1 met is equal to 1.162 watt per kg

1 kg is equal to 1000 grams

as the person weighs 80000 gm, that is, 80 kg.

therefore, 80*1.162 = 92.96

thus, the person expends 92.96 watts of power while at rest.

ans.

in united states (us), the first leading cause of death for both women and men is heart diseases that leads to more than half of the deaths. heart diseases develop due to narrow arteries, buildup of plaque in blood capillaries that arises difficulties in blood flow.

the second leading cause of deaths in us is cancer that affects individuals of all ages. it develops due to uncontrolled growth and spread of tumor cells, which results in death if the not controlled or treated.

the third leading cause of deaths in us is copd or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. it includes difficulty in breathing, chest infections, and persistent cough. smocking is a leading cause of copd and around 80% of copd deaths occur due to smoking.

thus, the correct answer is 'option). cancer, copd, and heart disease.'