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2. Natural selection is an example of a mechanism of

evolution. Does this mechanism produce a change in
individuals or populations? Explain!

User Dietr
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Answer:

Populations

Step-by-step explanation:

It cannot change individuals. This is because it happens over many generations. E.g. Peppered moths camouflage with bark. Black moths do not, so they are easily seen by predators. The black moths are eaten because they do not have a desirable trait for survival. The black moths cannot then pass on the trait for black wings to their offspring. However, the peppered moths can pass on their trait for peppered wings to their offspring. Overtime, the population of black moths will decrease and most of the population will have peppered wings. The trait for peppered moths will be present even after many generations and black moths will be rare.

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