A Species Population Can Respond to a Pollutant By

Question

A species population can respond to a pollutant by
A) Evolving resistance to that pollutant
B) Declining in individual growth rate and reproduction
C) Reducing individual uptake of the pollutant
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Species populations can respond to pollutants in various ways, including evolving resistance to the pollutant, experiencing declines in individual growth rate and reproduction, and reducing individual uptake of the pollutant. These mechanisms help populations adapt to or mitigate the adverse effects of pollutants.