A species of flower lives in an environment that has always had an abundance of rain but is

now experiencing less rainfall each year. Which

variation within the flower population would be

beneficial in terms of natural selection?

A a difference in pollen production

B a difference in the color of petals

C a difference in the length of the roots

D a difference in the length of the stems

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Susie Q

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1 November, 22:44

A species of flower lives in an environment that has always had an abundance of rain but is

now experiencing less rainfall each year. Which

variation within the flower population would be

beneficial in terms of natural selection?

A a difference in pollen production

B a difference in the color of petals

C a difference in the length of the roots

D a difference in the length of the stems

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Joaquin Shepard · Answer 1

C

A change in root length in terms of increase in length would be beneficial for the plant to continue to absorb a sufficient amount of water from the soil.