Vodcast 6.1 (chapter 9)
A Human Trait with Possible Adaptive Value Lab
Conclusion Prompt:
- Suppose the population suddenly was relocated to an environment where the ONLY available energy source was starches. Using the principles of natural selection, discuss:
- What are your chances of survival in this new environment? Explain!
- What will happen to the population with respect to this trait over 20 generations? (Hint: What would the mean look like if those individuals of that generation did this same lab?) Explain your thoughts & support with data.