Alleles conferring red plumage to male cardinals are common because red plumage

A. is helpful in attracting prey.
B. makes males less susceptible to predation.
C. is an example of genetic drift.
D. is preferred by female cardinals in choosing a mate.
E. allows male cardinals to easily identify each other.


D. is preferred by female cardinals in choosing a mate.

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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a. true b. false

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________________ increases the ability of the kidneys to produce a concentrated urine.

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