Which mutation would be most beneficial to a peacock and its descendents?

A.

a mutation in the plumage that results in a white peacock

B.

a mutation causing an overly curved beak

C.

a mutation causing blue eyes

D.

a mutation causing the male to have a larger and more colorful tail

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Jadyn Park

Biology

31 January, 22:40

Which mutation would be most beneficial to a peacock and its descendents?

A.

a mutation in the plumage that results in a white peacock

B.

a mutation causing an overly curved beak

C.

a mutation causing blue eyes

D.

a mutation causing the male to have a larger and more colorful tail

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Kiera Parrish · Answer 1

The answer is D. a mutation causing the male to have a larger and more colorful tail. the peacock uses its tails to attract females and the bigger the feathers the more females will be attracted.

Which mutation would be most beneficial to a peacock and its descendents?A.a mutation in the plumage that results in a white peacockB.a mutation causing an overly curved beakC.a mutation causing blue eyesD.a mutation causing the male to have a larger and more colorful tail

Which mutation would be most beneficial to a peacock and its descendents?

A.

a mutation in the plumage that results in a white peacock

B.

a mutation causing an overly curved beak

C.

a mutation causing blue eyes

D.

a mutation causing the male to have a larger and more colorful tail