In Scenarios 2 and 3, the brown fur mutation is present and is a dominant gene. The number of brown rabbits and white rabbits at the end of these scenarios is very different.

Question

To explain this difference, label the following statements as TRUE or FALSE.

(3 points)
TRUE FALSE
In Scenario 3, the rabbits are choosing to pass on the brown fur trait.

The brown fur trait becomes the most common trait because it is a dominant gene.

In Scenario 2, there is no selective pressure.

Rabbits that are able to hide from wolves are more likely to pass on their genes.

In Scenario 3, the selective pressure from the wolves makes brown fur an advantageous trait

Answer 1

Here are the statements labeled as TRUE or FALSE based on the information provided:

1. In Scenario 3, the rabbits are choosing to pass on the brown fur trait.
   FALSE - Genetic traits are passed on through reproduction, not by choice.

2. The brown fur trait becomes the most common trait because it is a dominant gene.
   TRUE - Dominant genes tend to be more prevalent in a population.

3. In Scenario 2, there is no selective pressure.
   TRUE - If there is no selective pressure, all traits have an equal chance of being passed on.

4. Rabbits that are able to hide from wolves are more likely to pass on their genes.
   TRUE - Hiding from predators can increase survival and reproduction rates.

5. In Scenario 3, the selective pressure from the wolves makes brown fur an advantageous trait.
   FALSE - Usually, brown fur would be advantageous in a particular environment, but without specific context, we can't assume this is true. If wolves can see brown rabbits, it may not be advantageous depending on the environment.

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