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Consider the following scenario:

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

Which term best describes the brown scales?

(1 point)
Responses

predominant phenotype
predominant phenotype

inactivated gene
inactivated gene

new mutation
new mutation

advantageous trait
advantageous trait

Answer 1

The best term to describe the brown scales in this scenario is **advantageous trait**.

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