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Natural selection relies on genetic variation. In any population of beetles, there are alleles for brown or green color. What happens to the genotype and the phenotype of the beetle population when there are distinct advantages and disadvantages due to color?
Order the steps that take place during natural selection in this beetle population.
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Step 1: Mutations create genetic variation in the beetle population.
Step 2: Beetles with advantageous traits (such as green color for camouflage) are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Step 3: Over time, the frequency of the advantageous allele increases in the population.
Step 4: Beetles with disadvantageous traits (such as brown color for camouflage) are less likely to survive and reproduce.
Step 5: The population of beetles becomes predominantly green in color, as they have a better chance of survival and reproduction.