This example of the Bollworms is an example of evolution by natural selection. For this to be the result of evolution which of the following statements must be true? Worms can change and become resistant to the toxic pesticide during their lifetime. The pesticide causes the mutation that makes the worms resistant. The ability of worms to survive exposure to the toxic pesticide is due to a genetic difference.
This example of the Bollworms is an example of evolution by natural selection. For this to be the result of evolution which of the following statements must be true? Worms can change and become resistant to the toxic pesticide during their lifetime. The pesticide causes the mutation that makes the worms resistant. The ability of worms to survive exposure to the toxic pesticide is due to a genetic difference.
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Transcribed Image Text:This example of the Bollworms is an example of evolution by natural selection. For this to be the result of
evolution which of the following statements must be true?
Worms can change and become resistant to the toxic pesticide during their lifetime.
The pesticide causes the mutation that makes the worms resistant.
The ability of worms to survive exposure to the toxic pesticide is due to a genetic difference.
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