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England in 1850s, i.e., before industrialization set in, it was observed that there were more white-winged moths on trees than dark-winged or melanised moths.
However, in the collection carried out from the same area, but after industrialization, i.e., in 1920, there more dark-winged moths in the same area, i.e., the proportion was reversed
Predict the possible reason for such change
However, in the collection carried out from the same area, but after industrialization, i.e., in 1920, there more dark-winged moths in the same area, i.e., the proportion was reversed
Predict the possible reason for such change
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Correct option: A
Natural selection
Option A (Natural selection) is correct because the change in moth population demonstrates differential survival and reproduction based on environmental conditions (industrial pollution).
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