Next, you'll build a simulation based on what you think will happen because of natural
selection.
Here are two considerations:
• Some individuals with harmful characteristics can still successfully reproduce, but
they have an overall lower chance of doing so compared to organisms with
neutral or beneficial traits.
• Natural selection may affect distribution of traits. It's possible that harmful traits
could eventually disappear from the gene pool.
Don't worry about precise population numbers. Based on your understanding of
natural selection, you'll be modeling only one scientifically plausible trend that can
occur. There are several correct variations of this diagram. You'll explain the
justification for your choices in part E.
Assume that these plants have a life expectancy of about one year, but the rate of
reproduction keeps their population consistently around 2,500 organisms. Using the
same elements you used in part C, draw simulations for year 5 and year 10. Clearly
label each simulation.
How do I draw this with circles?
