Consider the following scenario:

Question

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

inactivated gene
inactivated gene

new mutation
new mutation

predominant phenotype
predominant phenotype

advantageous trait

Answer 1

advantageous trait