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Question
In a population of mice, individuals with medium brown fur are less likely to be seen by predators than light brown and dark brown mice. What type of selection is this, and what would the distribution curve for the mouse population look like?(1 point)
Responses
stabilizing; two peaks at either end of the graph with a dip in the middle
stabilizing; two peaks at either end of the graph with a dip in the middle
stabilizing; a tall, narrow peak in the center of the graph
stabilizing; a tall, narrow peak in the center of the graph
disruptive; a tall, narrow peak in the center of the graph
disruptive; a tall, narrow peak in the center of the graph
disruptive; two peaks at either end of the graph with a dip in the middle
1 answer
The scenario described involves medium brown fur providing a survival advantage against predators compared to light brown and dark brown fur. This is indicative of disruptive selection, where extreme phenotypes (in this case, light brown and dark brown) are favored over the intermediate phenotype (medium brown).
Therefore, the correct answer is:
disruptive; two peaks at either end of the graph with a dip in the middle.
