Question

According to the theory of natural selection, what is MOST likely to occur in future generations of this bacteria?
A)
The relative frequency of the mutation will increase as time passes.
Eliminate
B)
Because the mutation has changed the DNA of the bacteria, a new species will be formed.
C)
Because the mutation is abnormal, the mutation will become more rare with every passing generation.
D)
Bacteria with the mutation will increase in number until the food supply is exhausted, causing the bacteria to become extinct.

Answer 1

A change in a sequence of DNA bases in a bacterial cell has resulted in a mutation. This mutation has increased the ability of the bacteria to break down and digest organic molecules in the environment. Bacteria with this mutation are better able to find and utilize food sources.

Answer 2

@Destinymasha

Answer 3

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 4

B - yes but only over a very long period of time and only if:

D - food sources do not run out which is likely as competition is now limited

Answer 5

is it b or d?

Answer 6

wich 1 isit

Answer 7

it depends lol

but i would say D

Answer 8

the formation of a new species takes wayyyyyyyyyy too long and there are 999 things that could happen in that time to stop it

Answer 9

@Destinymasha wut do u think ?

Answer 10

D is most likely to be correct

Answer 11

ok thx