There are variations in the fur color of mice. Some mice have white fur. Some have dark fur. Foxes more easily catch mice with white fur. What will likely be a consequence of this scenario?

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There are variations in the fur color of mice. Some mice have white fur. Some have dark fur. Foxes more easily catch mice with white fur. What will likely be a consequence of this scenario?
1. Brown fur will become predominant.
2. Mice with brown fur will be less likely to pass on their genetic information.
3. Mice with white fur will be more likely to survive and reproduce.
4. White fur will become predominant.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The scenario describes a situation where foxes catch mice with white fur more easily than those with dark fur. This differential predation suggests that mice with dark fur are more likely to survive and reproduce since they are less visible to predators.

Based on this information, the most likely consequence is:

1. Brown fur will become predominant.

Over time, the population of mice is likely to shift towards having more brown fur, as those with this coloration have a more significant chance of surviving and reproducing. The other options do not align with the implications of natural selection presented in the scenario.