NEET Biology question

Phenomenon of 'industrial melanism' demonstrates

(A)geographical isolation
(B)reproductive isolation
(C)natural selectionCorrect
(D)Induced mutation.

Answer: (C)

Solution

In England, before industrialization in1860, it was observed that there were more white- winged moths on tree trunks than dark-winged or melanised moths. But after industrialization in1920, there were more dark-winged moths in the same area. Before industrialisation, the tree trunks were covered by whitecoloured

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