Question

The butterflies shown below all belong to the same species, but one of them has inherited a rare mutation for blue wings rather than orange wings. The butterflies feed on nectar from orange flowers, and their color acts as camouflage while they feed.


What will most likely happen to the butterfly with blue wings?
A.
It will be more likely to survive because mutations always help an organism.
B.
It will be more likely to survive because it will be more attractive to potential mates.
C.
It will be less likely to survive because it will be more visible to predators.
D.
It will be less likely to survive because it won't be able to find orange flowers.

Answer 1

C. It will be less likely to survive because it will be more visible to predators.

Explanation: The orange wings match the orange flowers and provide camouflage while feeding. The blue mutation makes the butterfly stand out against the flowers, increasing its visibility to predators and reducing its chances of survival and reproduction.