A species of fox lives in the arctic where the ground is covered in white snow most of the year. These arctic foxes hunt rodents and other small mammals, while their predators include eagles, wolves, and polar bears. A mutation in its DNA causes a fox to have white fur rather than brown. Given this information, would you classify this mutation as a harmful, beneficial, or neutral mutation? Would this make the fox more or less likely to survive? Explain your answer.

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Answer 1

The mutation that makes the arctic fox have white fur instead of brown can be classified as a beneficial mutation. This is because the arctic fox lives in a snowy environment, and having white fur helps it blend in with the snow. When the fox is camouflaged, it is less likely to be seen by its predators like eagles, wolves, and polar bears. This camouflage also helps it to sneak up on its prey, such as rodents, making it easier to hunt them.

So, having white fur would make the fox more likely to survive in its snowy habitat. If it had brown fur, it would stand out against the white snow, making it easier for predators to spot it and harder for it to catch food. Overall, this mutation helps the fox adapt better to its environment, which is a really good thing for its survival!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The mutation that gives the arctic fox white fur instead of brown is a beneficial mutation. It helps the fox blend in with the snowy environment, making it harder for predators like eagles and wolves to see it. This camouflage also helps the fox sneak up on its prey more easily. So, this mutation makes the fox more likely to survive in the Arctic!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

The mutation that makes the arctic fox have white fur instead of brown is a good mutation. The white fur helps the fox blend in with the snow, so it can’t be seen by predators like eagles and wolves. It also helps the fox sneak up on its food, like tiny rodents. So, this mutation makes the fox more likely to survive in the Arctic!

Answer 6

Rabbits are very popular domesticated animals, so popular that there are over 300 breeds of domesticated rabbits in the world. You attend a rabbit show and notice that all of the breeds vary in many characteristics, such as size, color, and fur length. You notice that there is weight information on the cages of all rabbit individuals at the show and decide to jot down data for two specific rabbit breeds (in pounds):

Breed A: 10, 8, 7, 10, 9, 9, 10, 9

Breed B: 10, 12, 14, 13, 10, 15, 11, 12

In three to five sentences, 1) calculate the average weights of the two rabbit breed groups, 2) describe some factors that could contribute to the different weights seen within breeds, and 3) describe how you would track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation.

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Answer 7

To calculate the average weights of the two rabbit breeds, we add up the weights and then divide by the number of rabbits. For Breed A, the total weight is 10 + 8 + 7 + 10 + 9 + 9 + 10 + 9 = 72 pounds. Dividing by 8 rabbits gives an average weight of 9 pounds. For Breed B, the total weight is 10 + 12 + 14 + 13 + 10 + 15 + 11 + 12 = 97 pounds. Dividing by 8 rabbits gives an average weight of 12.13 pounds.

Some factors that could contribute to the different weights within breeds include genetics, diet, age, and overall health. To track and find the growth rate of the two rabbit breeds during an investigation, I would weigh the rabbits at regular intervals, like every month, and record their weights. This way, I could notice any changes in their weights over time and calculate their growth rates.

Answer 8

oly 4 sentences

Answer 9

To find the average weights, Breed A averages 9 pounds (72 total pounds divided by 8 rabbits), while Breed B averages 12.13 pounds (97 total pounds divided by 8 rabbits). Factors contributing to different weights could include genetics, diet, age, and health. To track growth rates, I would weigh the rabbits regularly, like once a month, and record their weights. This would help me see how much they grow over time.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

To find the average weights, Breed A has an average of 9 pounds (that’s 72 pounds total for 8 rabbits), and Breed B averages about 12.13 pounds (97 pounds total for 8 rabbits). Different weights in rabbits could come from things like their genes, what they eat, how old they are, and how healthy they are. To track how fast they grow, I would weigh them every month and write down their weights. This way, I could see how much each rabbit grows over time!