Question

during a particularly cold winter, these data points were collected: • total huskies at the start of winter: 100 • huskies with extra - thick coats: 70 • huskies with regular coats: 30 • survival rate of extra - thick coated huskies: 95% • survival rate of regular coated huskies: 75% based on this information, which statement best explains how this genetic difference helps some huskies survive and reproduce better in this cold environment? huskies with both types of coats have the same chance of survival and reproduction in cold winters. huskies with extra - thick coats survive better in cold winters. this gives them a better chance to reproduce. huskies with extra - thick coats are less likely to survive. this is because most of the population has this trait. huskies with standard coats are well - suited for different weather conditions. their coat is not just for cold winters.

Explanation:

The survival rate of huskies with extra - thick coats (95%) is higher than that of regular - coated huskies (75%) in cold winters. A higher survival rate gives them a better chance to reach reproductive age and reproduce.

Answer:

Huskies with extra-thick coats survive better in cold winters. This gives them a better chance to reproduce.