Why would it be better to be an r-selected species if the water resources in an area were to become more limited over a short period of time

In order to study genetic mutations, scientists must study genetic material. which statement describes the genetic material scientists are most likely studying? a) they study alleles that contain chromosomes, which are rna.b) they study alleles that contain genes, which are chromosomes.c) they study chromosomes that contain genes, which are dna segments.