If an individual does not reproduce then their degree of fitness is _.
Correct answer: D. Zero
- A. 100
- B. 50
- C. 40
- D. Zero
Explanation
Reproductive fitness reflects the ability of individuals to pass on their genes to subsequent generations.. Since the organism doesn't reproduce and pass genetic information to the next generation, reproductive fitness will be zero.
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