Which of the following big sagebrush plants is the most fit, based only on the information presented? A. The individual that can survive with 10% less water than the others in its population. B. The individual that produces 5% more distasteful chemicals, making it 2% less likely to be attacked by herbivores than others in its population. C. The individual that produces 3% more offspring each year than others in its population.

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Barrett Snyder

15 September, 09:11

Which of the following big sagebrush plants is the most fit, based only on the information presented? A. The individual that can survive with 10% less water than the others in its population. B. The individual that produces 5% more distasteful chemicals, making it 2% less likely to be attacked by herbivores than others in its population. C. The individual that produces 3% more offspring each year than others in its population.

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Emilie Benjamin · Answer 1

C.

Explanation:

The individual that produces 3% more offspring each year than others in its population.

So in this way, they can be sure they can survive, and therefore, are more fit