Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2011 2011Moderate

An inherited characteristic that increases an organism's ability to survive and produce in its specific environment is called

Correct answer: B. Adaptation

  • A. Radiation
  • B. Adaptation
  • C. Vestigial organ
  • D. Speciapion

Explanation

Inheritance characteristics refer to traits that are passed from parent to offspring during reproduction. Adaptation is any heritable trait that helps an organism, such as a plant or animal, survive and reproduce in its environment.

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