In a certain population of wolves, a mutation takes place and several wolves
that are remarkably faster and stronger than the other wolves are born.
According to the theory of evolution by natural selection, what is likely to
happen to this trait after several generations?
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A. After several generations, this trait is likely to occur at the same
small frequency because it does not improve the chances that the
wolves will survive and reproduce.
B. After several generations, this trait is likely to be much more
common because other wolves will learn to run as quickly as the
individuals with the mutation.
C. After several generations, this trait is likely to be much more
common because individuals with the trait will have a greater
chance of passing it on to their offspring.
D. After several generations, this trait is likely to disappear because a
mutation cannot be passed on to offspring.