Suppose a small number of geese are born with a genetic mutation that makes them spend more time caring for their eggs.As a result,more chicks hatch from these eggs that then survive to reproduce themselves.According to the principle of natural selection,which of the following would be the likely result?
A)Other genetic mutations would start occurring at a faster rate.
B)The genetically inherited behaviour would become more common after many generations.
C)The genetically inherited behaviour would become less common after many generations.
D)The rate of genetic mutations would slow drastically.

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The principle of natural selection states that traits that increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction will become more common in a population over time. In this case, the genetic mutation that results in more parental care leads to more successful offspring, so over time this behavior would become more common in the geese population. Other genetic mutations may still occur, but they may or may not be beneficial and therefore may or may not be favored by natural selection. The rate of genetic mutations is not necessarily related to the outcome of natural selection in this scenario.

Suppose a Small Number of Geese Are Born with a Genetic