HHMI Rock Pocket Mouse

What is the primary reason for the color change in rock pocket mice?

• To hide from predators

• To regulate body temperature

• To find food more easily

• To attract mates

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How does natural selection influence the fur color of rock pocket mice?

• It changes colors seasonally

• It has no effect

• It favors colors that blend in with the environment

• It favors brighter colors

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Which gene is identified as responsible for the dark fur coloration in rock pocket mice?

• Melanin

• Mc1r

• Chlorophyll

• Hemoglobin

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What demonstrates that evolution is not a completely random process?

• The random mutations in genes

• The selective pressures from predators

• The uniformity of the desert environment

• The consistent color of rocks

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What outcome is shown by the rock pocket mice on different lava flows?

• They are unaffected by their environment

• They all have identical genes

• They have different genes but similar appearances

• They prefer lighter rocks

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