Question

What does dr. carroll mean when he says, "while mutation is random, natural selection is not"? select all that apply. select all that apply. mutations are caused by selective pressure dependent on environmental conditions. natural selection acts on traits. natural selection favors some mutations. mutations for advantageous traits are more likely to be passed on to the next generation?

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Mutations for advantageous traits are more likely to be passed on to the next generation.
Natural selection acts on traits.
Natural selection favors some mutations.

Natural selection is influenced by the various factors in the environment. In a forest that have many trees, a brown or green color will be helpful for camouflage. If an insect has a mutation that changes its color from yellow into brown or green color, it is more likely to survive because they are harder to catch. Those insects will reproduce and pass their trait. Mutation to blue or red color will not beneficial and will be harder to pass the natural selection.