In this lab, you will use M&M’s™ to simulate natural selection in a population. You will need a pound-bag of M&M’s™ (not one of the smaller individual bags). You can use a different type of small candy, like Skittles™, as long as there is a letter printed on one side like the M&M’s™ “m” or the “S” on Skittles™.
7. Answer the following questions.
a) How many generations did it take to eliminate the “unfit” individuals from the population? Do you consider this fast evolution or slow evolution? (5 points)
b) Looking at your current population of 100 fit individuals, remember that some will die and have offspring. Is it possible for your “unfit” gene to ever show up again in your population? (10 points)
c) Imagine why your “unfit” individuals might have been eliminated. Make up a reason why their markings showed they were unfit and unable to reproduce. (10 points)
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