Question

In a trait a exist in 10% population of an sexually reproducing species and a trait b exists in 60% population of same species which is likely to have arisen earlier

Answer 1

According to the question, trait A is present in 10% of an asexually reproducing species population, and trait B is present in 60% of the same population.

We have to find out which trait is likely to have arisen earlier.

We know that the trait occurring more in number is more likely to have arisen earlier.

Therefore, the answer to this question would be Trait B as it is more in number.

Note: The question seems to be mistyped.

The right question is: If trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?