A remote island in Lake Superior is uninhabited by humans. The primary mammal populations are white-tailed deer and wolves. The island is left undisturbed for many years, with plenty of vegetation. Circle the best choice to complete the statement about what will happen to the average populations of the animals in the stable ecosystem over time. On average, the populations of deer and wolves will fluctuate, but: *

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between genetic variation and natural selection? a. genetic variation must be present in a population before natural selection can act on it. b. genetic variation arises in a population as a result of natural selection. c. natural selection can act on a population whether there is genetic variation within the population or not. d. after natural selection acts on a population, the amount of genetic variation in the population always increases.