Question

The table shows the percentage of different colors of rats in a population that survive to reproduce.

RATS BY COLOR
Color of Rat Portion of Population to Reproduce (%)
Black 25
Gray 30
White 15
Black spots 5
Gray spots 10
White spots 45

According to the table, which element of natural selection will have the most significant effect on the total population of rats?
A
the low percentage of inheritance of black spots

B
the high percentage of inheritance of white spots

C
the high percentage of inheritance of white fur

D
the low percentage of inheritance of gray fur

Answer 1

B. the high percentage of inheritance of white sports

because white sports has the greatest percent of surviving reproduction

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Answer 2

B. the high percentage of inheritance of white sports

because white sports has the greatest percent of surviving reproduction