During a Study Session About Evolution,one of Your Fellow Students

question 27

Multiple Choice

During a study session about evolution,one of your fellow students remarks,"The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves;its offspring inherited longer necks as a result." Which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this student's misconception?

• A)Characteristics acquired during an organism's life are not passed on through genes.
• B)Spontaneous mutations can result in the appearance of new traits.
• C)Only favorable adaptations have survival value.
• D)Disuse of an organ may lead to its eventual disappearance.

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Sensorimotor Period

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