Read the passage about newts.
A certain species of newt can produce a toxin that can kill predators. Scientists have observed that some snakes can eat the newts because they have a natural resistance to the toxin.
In areas where newts and snakes interact, which of the following explanations is best supported by the theory of evolution?
The snakes acquired the resistance through learning.
The snakes acquired the resistance due to genetic drift
The snakes with the resistance to the newt toxin have a gene mutation that will not be passed to their offspring.
The snakes with the resistance to the newt toxin will pass on the gene for resistance to their offspring.
choose the correct answer