2
The table shows the survival rate of two types of beetles in the same environment over a
period of three years.
Survival Rates
Year
Green Brown
Beetle (%) Beetle (%)
1
78
31
83
77
29
28
3
Which statement about the beetles in this environment is best supported by the data?
F Green beetles are more fit for the environment than brown beeties are,
G Brown beetles undergo a greater number of unfavorable mutations than green beetles do.
H Green beetles have a greater gene frequency among their population than brown beeties
have.
I Brown beetles have a shorter life cycle than green beetles have.