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During the Industrial Revolution in England, burning coal increased the soot level in the air, and the soot darkened the tree bark. As a result, the population of dark-colored peppered moths significantly increased.
Which statement describes the MOST LIKELY reason why the population of dark-colored peppered moths increased?
A
Light-colored peppered moths were better adapted than dark-colored peppered moths.
B
Light-colored peppered moths migrated to areas with less pollution.
C
Changes to the peppered moths' diet caused an increase of pigment that led to a darker color.
D
Dark-colored peppered moths had a genetic variation that provided better coverage from predators in their changing environment.
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Dark-colored moths had a heritable variation that made them better camouflaged on soot-darkened bark, so they were less likely to be eaten by predators. This increased their survival and reproduction, raising the frequency of the dark trait. The other choices describe the opposite effect, migration, or a non-heritable dietary change, which are not the best explanation.
Dark-colored moths had a heritable variation that made them better camouflaged on soot-darkened bark, so they were less likely to be eaten by predators. This increased their survival and reproduction, raising the frequency of the dark trait. The other choices describe the opposite effect, migration, or a non-heritable dietary change, which are not the best explanation.
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