Consider the phase change H2O(l) → H2O(g). This equation describes the phase change from liquid water to steam. Think about the heat flow that is necessary for this change to take place. What do you predict about the process? it will be
exothermic
endothermic

the darker peppered moth species were favored due to the fact that the industrial revolution had made all the nearby trees a darker color instead of white.

the correct answer is: b. pantala flavescens, because these organisms would have a high level of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.  

because involves two organisms (parents) whose genetic material combines, sexual reproduction leads to genetic variation in new generations of offspring. the offspring is an unique organism, with new genome, more protected with the higher ability to adapted. this process is fundamental to evolution.