Question

Question

Consider the following scenario:

In a muddy lake environment, some fish have brown scales. Most fish, however, have silver scales. Predators have a harder time seeing the fish with brown scales.

Which term best describes the brown scales?

(1 point)
Responses

inactivated gene
inactivated gene

predominant phenotype
predominant phenotype

advantageous trait
advantageous trait

new mutation

Answer 1

The term that best describes the brown scales in the given scenario is advantageous trait.

This is because the brown scales provide a survival advantage to the fish in a muddy lake environment by making it harder for predators to see them, thereby increasing their chances of survival and reproduction.