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Phenomenon of ‘Industrial melanism’ demonstrates

1. natural selection
2. induced mutation
3. geographical isolation
4. reproductive isolation

Correct answer: natural selection

Solution

Industrial melanism is the increase of dark-colored forms in polluted environments because they are better camouflaged and survive predation more often. This is a direct example of natural selection acting on variation in a population.

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