Industrial melanism is an example of

protective resemblance with the surrounding
drug resistance
defensive adaptation of skin against UV radiations
darkening of skin due to industries

The correct answer is A. protective resemblance with the surrounding.

Industrial melanism is a type of natural selection in which the frequency of a dark-colored morph of an organism increases in populations living in industrial areas. This is because the dark-colored morphs are better camouflaged against the soot-covered trees and other surfaces in these areas, and are therefore less likely to be eaten by predators.

Option B is incorrect because drug resistance is the ability of a microorganism to withstand the effects of a drug that once could successfully treat the microbe.

Option C is incorrect because defensive adaptation of skin against UV radiations is the process by which the skin produces melanin, a pigment that protects the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Option D is incorrect because darkening of skin due to industries is not a biological process, but rather a cosmetic effect caused by exposure to pollutants.

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