When a certain form of a trait increases the fitness of the individual, this allele will tend to ____ over time.
A) affect the function of vestigial structures
B) lead to extinction of the population
C) be eliminated from the population
D) decrease in frequency in the population
E) increase in frequency in the population

Question

When a certain form of a trait increases the fitness of the individual, this allele will tend to ____ over time.​
A) ​affect the function of vestigial structures
B) ​lead to extinction of the population
C) ​be eliminated from the population
D) ​decrease in frequency in the population
E) ​increase in frequency in the population

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When an allele increases an individual's fitness, it is more likely to be passed on to subsequent generations, leading to an increase in its frequency within the population over time.

When a Certain Form of a Trait Increases the Fitness