WAEC Biology 2024 Question 48

Question 48

Evolution

Which type of breeding is represented by industrial melanism in peppered moths?

  1. A.Artificial selection.
  2. B.Natural selection.
  3. C.Inbreeding.
  4. D.Outbreeding.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Natural selection.)

Explanation

In soot-darkened areas dark moths were hidden from birds and survived to breed more; this is natural selection.