Scientists have found that dodder vines are able to sense chemicals in the air that are produced by all plants. Some individuals of the dodder vine species are better at sensing and distinguishing the chemicals released by different plants. For example, an individual dodder vine may be better able to sense a tomato plant than another dodder vine. A tomato plant is a better host to a dodder vine than a wheat plant because it is more tender and easier to attach to. A dodder vine that can find a tomato plant will be more likely to survive.
Based on this description, how does a trait in a dodder vine affect its probability of surviving and reproducing?
A.
The ability to hold on to host plants is a trait that decreases a dodder vine's chance of surviving and reproducing.
B.
The inability to produce its own food is a trait that increases a dodder vine's chance of surviving and reproducing.
C.
The ability to camouflage with a host plant is a trait that decreases a dodder vine's chance of surviving and reproducing.
D.
The ability to better distinguish plant chemicals is a trait that increases a dodder vine's chance of surviving and reproducing.