Pocket Mice Have Light- or Dark-Colored Coats and Live in Dark-

question 28

Multiple Choice

Pocket mice have light- or dark-colored coats and live in dark- or light-colored habitats. Pocket mice whose coat colors match their environment are less susceptible to predation. In the scenarios shown in the figure, which of the following selection coefficients might you expect (on each genotype in each habitat) ? A


B


C


D

• A) A: 1, B: 0, C: 0, D: 1
• B) A: 0, B: 0.2, C: 0.1, D: 0
• C) A: 0.5, B: 0.2, C: 0, D: 0.5
• D) A: 0.1, B: 0, C: 0, D: 0.2

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Definitions:

Visual Input

The information and data that the brain receives through the eyes, processed to form visual perception.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that respond to specific features of a stimulus, such as angles, edges, or movements, playing a crucial role in visual perception.

Visual Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing visual information.