NEETBiologyEvolutionMCQ+4 / −1
In the case of peppered moth (Biston betularia)
the black-coloured from became dominant over
the light-coloured form in England during
industrial revolution. This is an example of -
- ANatural selection whereby the darker forms were selected.
- BProtective mimicry
- CInheritance of darker colour character acquired due to the darker environment
- DAppearance of the darker coloured individuals due to very poor sunlight
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