A student lists statements about how a species adapts to the environment. One statement needs to be edited for accuracy. 1. Variation in a species occurs from predictable mutations.
2. Variation exists in the phenotypes of the species.
3. Physical characteristics influence an organism’s ability to utilize resources.
4. Physical characteristics affect an organism’s ability to reproduce.
Which statement should be edited, and what should the change be?
A. Statement 1—Variation in a species occurs from random mutations.
B. Statement 2—Variation exists in the genes of the species.
C. Statement 3—Physical characteristics influence an organism’s ability to find resources.
D. Statement 4—Behavioral characteristics affect an organism’s ability to reproduce.