A Central Assumption of Natural Selection Is That Variability in Characteristics

question 116

Multiple Choice

A central assumption of natural selection is that variability in characteristics

• A) enhances survival.
• B) makes animals better able to reproduce.
• C) is the result of the environment.
• D) is heritable.

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Definitions:

Legacy-creating Stage

A phase in life where individuals focus on what they will leave behind for future generations, often concerning their impact and contributions to society.

Post-formal Thought

A stage of cognitive development posited to follow Piaget’s final stage, characterized by the ability to understand that answers to problems can vary depending on circumstances and that ambiguity and contradiction are a part of life.

Practical

Related to the actual experience or use of knowledge in real-world situations, emphasizing effective action or application rather than theory.

Abstractly

Thinking in a way that is not concrete or specific, involving concepts and ideas rather than physical examples.