Chapter 51: Q51-6TYU (page 1159)
Which of the following is not required for a behavioral trait to evolve by natural selection?
(A) In each individual, the form of the behavior is determined entirely by genes.
(B) The behavior varies among individuals.
(C) An individual鈥檚 reproductive success depends in part on how the behavior is performed.
(D) Some component of the behavior is genetically inherited.
Short Answer
The statement 鈥渋n each individual, the form of the behavior is determined entirely by genes鈥 istrue.
The statement 鈥渢he behavior varies among individuals鈥 isfalse.
The statement 鈥渁n individual鈥檚 reproductive success depends in part on how the behavior is performed鈥 is false.
The statement 鈥渟ome component of the behavior is genetically inherited鈥 is false.