After observing a finite population of asexually reproducing salamanders, which of the following outcomes is consistent with Müller’s ratchet? a. The population fitness will decline due to the least fit individuals randomly not surviving to produce offspring into the next generation. b. The population fitness will increase due to the most fit individuals randomly not surviving to produce offspring into the next generation. c. The population fitness will decline due to the most fit individuals randomly not surviving to produce offspring into the next generation. d. The population fitness will increase due to the least fit individuals randomly not surviving to produce offspring into the next generation.

After observing a finite population of asexually reproducing salamanders, which of the following outcomes is consistent with Müller’s ratchet? a. The population fitness will decline due to the least...

After observing a finite population of asexually reproducing salamanders, which of the following outcomes is consistent with Müller’s ratchet?

	a.	The population fitness will decline due to the least fit individuals randomly not surviving to produce offspring into the next generation.
	b.	The population fitness will increase due to the most fit individuals randomly not surviving to produce offspring into the next generation.
	c.	The population fitness will decline due to the most fit individuals randomly not surviving to produce offspring into the next generation.
	d.	The population fitness will increase due to the least fit individuals randomly not surviving to produce offspring into the next generation.

Jun 11, 2022