You Have Captured a Number of Rats from a Wild

question 7

Multiple Choice

You have captured a number of rats from a wild population and quickly surmise with tests that they are very good at avoiding food with poisons. Which of the following best explains this observation?

• A) Rats are probably just intelligent enough to avoid poison.
• B) Rats may experience a large variety of toxins in their environment and learn to avoid them.
• C) Rats are taught by their parents to test small bits of food first and then return later if the food seems safe.
• D) Rats may be able to tolerate large amounts of poison.

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