Until the Mid-1800s, Most Peppered Moths in Great Britain Were

question 56

Multiple Choice

Until the mid-1800s, most peppered moths in Great Britain were white, while a few were dark. Why did these groups switch during the Industrial Revolution, when most of the peppered moth population evolved to have the darker coloration?

• A) Pollutants covered the moths and made them appear darker.
• B) Some moths were able to turn black and pass the color to their offspring.
• C) The pollution created mutagens that caused a widespread mutation for darker coloration.
• D) Dark moths were selected because their color was an advantage in the new environment.

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