Question

One of the effects of climate change is the warming of ocean and air temperatures. The sex of sea turtle offspring is determined by temperature during development. Temperature over 87° Fahrenheit will result in female offspring. In 2-5 sentences, describe what change you'd expect to see in the distribution of traits, if any, and whether it would be caused by a genetic adaptation, a mutation, or the environment.

Answer 1

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If ocean and air temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, the sex of sea turtle offspring will be affected. If temperatures remain above 87° Fahrenheit, the majority of offspring will be female. This change in the distribution of traits would not be caused by a genetic adaptation or mutation, but rather by the environment. As temperatures continue to rise, the number of female offspring will increase, resulting in a skewed sex ratio.

Answer 2

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Based on the given temperature-dependent sex determination in sea turtles, if the ocean and air temperatures continue to warm as a result of climate change, there would likely be an increase in the number of female sea turtle offspring. This change in the distribution of traits would be caused by the environmental conditions and not by a genetic adaptation or mutation. As temperatures rise beyond 87°F, more eggs would experience the necessary conditions for the development of female offspring, potentially leading to skewed sex ratios among sea turtle populations.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

With the warming of ocean and air temperatures due to climate change, it is expected that more female sea turtle offspring will be produced. This change in the distribution of traits would be caused by the environmental factor of temperature rather than genetic adaptation or mutation. As the temperature exceeds 87° Fahrenheit, more female sea turtles will be born, potentially leading to an imbalance in the population's sex ratio.