Following an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a population of fish evolves increased intolerance to oil over a period of several generations. Which statement is most likely true?

Respuesta :

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This should be considered a case of natural selection because humans were not selecting for particular desirable traits.

Explanation:

The individuals in the population who held even the slightest advantage in the tolerance of the oil spill had higher chances of surviving and passing their genes to the next generation. Fishes with low tolerance perished even before getting to maturity.  Therefore with each generation, traits for oil tolerance in the population increased by natural selection enabling the population to evolve towards  increased intolerance to oil over a period of several generations.

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