Having red fur is extremely advantageous relative to all other fur color phenotypes in a population of sloths. Predictably, red is the most common fur color phenotype in the population and this characteristic is heritable. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the high frequency of red fur color relative to all other color phenotypes? Many individuals transitioned from other colors to red-furred as this was advantageous for their survival and reproduction. Many individuals in the population likely experienced the mutation that resulted in red fur coloration as it was highly advantageous in the sloths' environment. Neither option is correct.

Having red fur is extremely advantageous relative to all other fur color phenotypes in a population of sloths. Predictably, red is the most common fur color phenotype in the population and this characteristic is heritable. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the high frequency of red fur color relative to all other color phenotypes? Many individuals transitioned from other colors to red-furred as this was advantageous for their survival and reproduction. Many individuals in the population likely experienced the mutation that resulted in red fur coloration as it was highly advantageous in the sloths' environment. Neither option is correct.

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Chapter19: Evolutionary Change In Populations

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Problem 3TYU: The MN blood group is of interest to population geneticists because (a) people with genotype MN...

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