Consider the following scenario:

Question

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

predominant phenotype
predominant phenotype

advantageous trait
advantageous trait

new mutation
new mutation

inactivated gene
inactivated gene

Answer 1

The term that best describes the brown scales in this scenario is "advantageous trait." This is because the brown scales provide a survival advantage for the fish in a muddy lake environment, making them less visible to predators.