Dunlap and Stephens's (2014) study with flies (Drosophila) exposed to a distinct color or odor before laying eggs demonstrates that:
A) Flies are sensitive to colors, but not odors
B) Flies are sensitive to odors, but not colors
C) Biological preparedness is sensitive to environmental changes
D) Biological preparedness is not sensitive to selection by the environment

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Dunlap and Stephens's study suggests that biological preparedness, which refers to the predisposition of living organisms to learn certain types of behaviors or to associate specific stimuli with certain responses more easily than others, can indeed be sensitive to environmental changes. This is demonstrated through the flies' ability to adapt their egg-laying preferences based on exposure to specific environmental cues, such as color or odor.

Dunlap and Stephens's (2014) Study with Flies (Drosophila) Exposed to a Distinct