Natural Selection Unit Test

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Question
Consider the following scenario:

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

advantageous trait
advantageous trait

predominant phenotype
predominant phenotype

new mutation
new mutation

inactivated gene

Answer 1

advantageous trait