Most moths of a particular population died when the chestnut blight fungus that they were dependent on got wiped out. But some moths did survive.

Which mechanism explains the reason for this?

Gene flow

Genetic drift

Natural selection

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Biology

Ariel Roy

24 July, 20:46

Most moths of a particular population died when the chestnut blight fungus that they were dependent on got wiped out. But some moths did survive.

Which mechanism explains the reason for this?

Gene flow

Genetic drift

Natural selection

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Layla Norris · Answer 1

The question is asking to choose among the following choices that states the mechanism that would explain the said problem. In my own research and further investigation, I would say that the answer would be Genetic Drift. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more

Most moths of a particular population died when the chestnut blight fungus that they were dependent on got wiped out. But some moths did survive.Which mechanism explains the reason for this?Gene flowGenetic driftNatural selection

Most moths of a particular population died when the chestnut blight fungus that they were dependent on got wiped out. But some moths did survive.

Which mechanism explains the reason for this?

Gene flow

Genetic drift

Natural selection