The Peppered Moth's Rapid Response Quiz
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What is the main factor driving the rapid response of the peppered moth to human-induced environmental change?

  • Breeding results
  • Selective predation (correct)
  • Homozygous advantage
  • Genetic modification

    • What is the current status of the examination of Kettlewell's 'ancient carbonaria' at the genetic level?

  • It is no longer of interest
  • It has not been examined at all
  • It has been properly examined
  • It is still ongoing (correct)

    • What is the unresolved question regarding the dominance of melanic forms in many species?

  • Whether genetic systems affect dominance
  • Whether homozygous melanic moths have a non-visual advantage
  • Whether HA is necessary for the peppered moth (correct)
  • Whether dominance modification occurs

    • Which researchers are interested in dominance modification in connection with the evolution of genetic systems?

    <p>Mayo and Bürger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Creed et al. note about the data in relation to the peppered moth?

    <p>The data are inconclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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