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14/09/2021 3:50 pm
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If a trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and a trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?
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14/09/2021 3:51 pm
Trait B is likely to have arisen earlier than trait A. The new traits in a population occurs due to inaccuracies while DNA copying mechanism. Hence, the new traits would be present in a very small proportion compared to the old one which is already exists.