There are variations in the fur color of mice. Some mice have white fur. Some have dark fur. Foxes more easily catch mice with white fur.
What will likely be a consequence of this scenario?
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Brown fur will become predominant.
Brown fur will become predominant.
White fur will become predominant.
White fur will become predominant.
Mice with brown fur will be less likely to pass on their genetic information.
Mice with brown fur will be less likely to pass on their genetic information.
Mice with white fur will be more likely to survive and reproduce.
Mice with white fur will be more likely to survive and reproduce.
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In this scenario, since foxes more easily catch mice with white fur, the likely consequence is that brown fur will become predominant over time. Mice with white fur will be more susceptible to predation, resulting in fewer white-furred mice surviving to reproduce. Consequently, the allele for brown fur will become more common in the population.
So, the correct answer is: Brown fur will become predominant.
