Adaptations of traits to better fill a niche are known as which of the following?
Correct answer: C. Specialization
- A. Polymorphism
- B. Gene linkage
- C. Specialization
- D. Replication
Explanation
Specialization is the adaptation of an organism or organ to a special function or environment i.e a niche. This process of 'niche adaptation' requires reprogramming of the organism's environmental response networks by reorganising interactions among diverse parts including environmental sensors, signal transducers, and transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulators.
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Evolution describes heritable change in populations over generations through variation, natural selection and adaptation. Lamarckism explains inheritance of acquired characteristics, while Darwinism explains selection of favourable inherited variations; these historical explanations must not be confused with the modern genetic account of evolutionary change.
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