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Which of the following is an expected characteristic of k-selected populations in the context of organic chemistry?
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In the context of organic chemistry, how did the peppered moth adapt to increased pollution in its environment during the Industrial Revolution?
A
The moths began to migrate to less polluted areas.
B
The moths developed a darker coloration to better camouflage against soot-covered surfaces.
C
The moths increased their reproductive rate to counteract the effects of pollution.
D
The moths evolved to produce a chemical that neutralized pollutants.
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Understand the concept of natural selection: In the context of the peppered moth, natural selection is the process by which certain traits become more common in a population due to their advantage in a given environment.
Identify the environmental change: During the Industrial Revolution, pollution increased, leading to soot-covered surfaces in urban areas.
Recognize the selective pressure: The soot-covered surfaces created a selective pressure for moths with darker coloration, as they were better camouflaged against predators.
Explain the adaptation process: Moths with darker coloration had a survival advantage, leading to an increase in their population over time due to natural selection.
Conclude with the result of adaptation: The population of peppered moths shifted towards darker coloration as a result of the increased pollution, demonstrating an evolutionary response to environmental changes.
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