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.

Question

Which term best describes the brown scales?

(1 point)
Responses

new mutation
new mutation

inactivated gene
inactivated gene

advantageous trait
advantageous trait

predominant phenotype.

Answer 1

Advantageous trait.