Question

Question

Consider the following scenario:

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

new mutation
new mutation

inactivated gene
inactivated gene

predominant phenotype
predominant phenotype

advantageous trait

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 by making it harder for predators to see the fish, thereby increasing their chances of surviving and reproducing.