Our Adaptive Flexibility in Responding to Different Environments Contributes to Our

question 217

Multiple Choice

Our adaptive flexibility in responding to different environments contributes to our fitness,which refers to

• A) random errors in the replication of genes.
• B) the extent to which variation among individuals can be attributed to their differing genes.
• C) our ability to survive and reproduce.
• D) the interaction of our genes with the environment.

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Definitions:

Silt

Fine granular material often found on riverbeds, composed of rock and mineral particles.

Clay

A fine-grained natural soil material containing clay minerals, used in ceramics and as a building material due to its plasticity when wet.

Sand

A granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles, typically found on beaches, deserts, and riverbeds.

Sieve Elements

Specialized cells found in the phloem of vascular plants, involved in the transport of sugars and other nutrients from leaves to other parts of the plant.