Experiments with Two Populations of California Garter Snakes, Varied in Habitat

question 2

Multiple Choice

Experiments with two populations of California garter snakes, varied in habitat (coastal vs. inland) and food preference, showed that

• A) food preference was determined by the environment.
• B) food preference was learned.
• C) the snakes have no specific food preferences.
• D) food preference has a genetic basis.
• E) food preference was determined by imprinting.

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