Question

Tan mice lived in regions with sandy hills. Over time, many of these tan mice migrated to a region with dark-colored hills. Eventually, the mice developed certain mutations in the trait for hair color, which made them black. Which three statements can you make about these mice?
Black mice can camouflage easily, which provides protection.
The mutations for black hair will be inherited through natural selection.
The population of tan mice will increase in the dark-colored hills over time.
Black mice will have a better chance of successfully reaching reproductive age.
Both mice will have an equal chance of successfully reaching reproductive age.

Answer 1

Answer:

B,C,D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Tan mice lived in regions with sandy hills. Over time, many of these tan mice migrated to a region with dark-colored hills. Eventually, the mice developed certain mutations in the trait for hair color, which made them black. The following three statements can be made about the mice:

1. The mutations for black hair will be inherited through natural selection.

2. The population of tan mice will increase in the dark-colored hills over time.

3. Black mice will have a better chance of successfully reaching reproductive age.