A mutation in a certain type of bees allows for the bees to pollenate only one type of flower. How could this mutation be both a benefit and risk to the organisms? Justify your response in two or more complete sentences.

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Angus

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30 October, 16:54

A mutation in a certain type of bees allows for the bees to pollenate only one type of flower. How could this mutation be both a benefit and risk to the organisms? Justify your response in two or more complete sentences.

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Leslie James · Answer 1

It is a benefit because we are certain that that type of flower will greatly increase in population because that bee will always be around to pollinate it. However, if either that type of bee or the flower are absent, then the population of the other will suffer.