Beth studies the albinism mutation in the wild wallaby, which is an herbivore. A wild wallaby with albinism (left) and a wild wallaby with its natural coloring (right) are shown. How would the color mutation affect a wallaby that was living in the wild versus one that was living in a zoo

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Jasiah Lamb

9 August, 21:55

Beth studies the albinism mutation in the wild wallaby, which is an herbivore. A wild wallaby with albinism (left) and a wild wallaby with its natural coloring (right) are shown. How would the color mutation affect a wallaby that was living in the wild versus one that was living in a zoo

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Whitie · Answer 1

Answer: C) The mutation is likely harmful to the wild animal because it puts it at risk for predation. It is neutral for the zoo animal.

The natural color of the wallaby makes him fit for his environment, meaning that will be easier for him to be disguised and thus, not being caught.

The albino type, in a wild environment will be easily spotted by predators but in a zoo there won't be a problem because the environment is controlled to not hurt them.