Suppose a Small Number of Geese Are Born with a Genetic

Multiple Choice

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 behavior would become more common after many generations.
C) The genetically inherited behavior would become less common after many generations.
D) The rate of genetic mutations would slow drastically.