A population of mice, some with light-colored fur and some with dark-colored fur are introduced into a field with dark soil. A f
ew generations later, the majority of the mice have dark-colored fur. Which of the following best explains this change? * Light-colored mice can run faster.
Dark-colored mice have fewer offspring.
Light-colored mice have changed color over generations.
Dark-colored mice are better able to hide from their predators.
Dark-colored mice are better able to hide from predators.
Explanation:
If all of the light mice are eaten, then there are none left to pass on the light-furred gene, meaning that there would be no offspring without dark fur.
