In snapdragons, flower color is determined by a gene with two alleles. Red flower color (R) shows incomplete dominance over the gene for white flower color (R'). A scientist is observing the genes and genotype of a snapdragon population. Which observation provides evidence that the population is evolving?

A) The alleles R and R' have unequal frequency in the population.

B) The population is decreasing, and the allele frequencies remain the same.

C) The allele R' is becoming more common in the population.

D) The population is increasing, and the allele frequencies remain the same.

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Taniya Berry

22 June, 17:50

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Duncan Nixon · Answer 1

C) The allele R' is becoming more common in the population.