Which of the Following Statements About Peppered Moths Is False

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about peppered moths is false?

• A)In polluted areas, dark moths were more common than light moths.
• B)In the countryside, light moths were more common than dark moths.
• C)After pollution control laws were passed, dark moths became more common than light moths in urban areas.
• D)Bernard Kettlewell's experiments suggested that bird predation was responsible for evolution in peppered moth coloration.

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