If a tan mouse lives in a hayfield, will it have the best chance of living and passing on its genes based on our experiment today?

Question

 Field mice have either tan, black or white backs and are prey to hawks. We are learning about 'CRISPR' and genes

Answer 1

based on genetics and evolution, the traits that help you pass on your genes are the ones that will remain because they place you at an evolutionary advantage. therefore, if the tan mouse can camouflage itself in the haystack, it would not be prey to the hawks, and it would be able to live and pass on its genes to its offspring. a black or white mouse may stand out in the haystack and could be easily spotted and killed by the hawk.