3. A tree frog population lives in the canopy of a tropical rain forest. In this tree frog population, a
mutation occurs that results in a new trait for skin coloration causing stripes on their legs. Which of the
following factors has the GREATEST effect on whether leg stripes will become more common in the tree
frog population?
A. If the reproduction rate of the tree frog population remains constant over time,
B. If the new trait for stripes is more common in female frogs than in male frogs,
C. If the new tralt for stripes increases the survival rate of the tree frogs.
D. If enough ford and water is available in the rain forest canopy for the tree frog population