![]() What advantage did the darker colored mice have that the lighter colored mice did not have?Ģ. Explain the difference between a mutation and an adaptation. ![]() Give an example of each from the video.ģ. List two pieces of information about genetics that you learned or reviewed from watching the video.Ĥ. Explain why the statement “Natural selection is not a random occurrence” is true. How did this statement apply to the Pocket Mouse population? Justify your answer.ĥ. Why is the statement “Adaptation is always a constant change” true? Give two examples not from the video to justify your answer.The darker colored mice were camouflaged against the darker colored rocks and less visible than the lighter colored mice to predators.A mutation is a naturally occurring variation in the gene sequence.An example could include darker colored mice being born to lighter colored mice. An adaptation is a way an organism changes as it responds to changes in its environment. An adaptation example would be the lighter colored mice living in the lighter colored environment while the darker colored mice live in the darker colored environment.Natural selection is not a random occurrence is true because only the fittest can survive and reproduce.The darker colored mice were on the only color of mice able to survive in the darker area.Adaptation is always changing because our environment is constantly changing.After the lava flows, they had to move to a different area with a light-colored area.Ĭreate a Notes document for notes from this activity, to share with your teacher/ The original rocks were lighter, so the lighter-colored mice lived successfully there.
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