Which of the Following Statements Best Explains Why Modification or Change

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why modification or change in an organ or tissue during the lifetime of an individual is not inherited?

• A) Characteristics acquired during an organism's life are generally 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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Definitions:

Primary Care

The first point of contact within the healthcare system, providing comprehensive and continuous care for a variety of health issues.

Suicide Precautions

Measures implemented to prevent an individual from attempting or committing suicide, often involving close supervision.

Stress Reduction Techniques

Various methods or strategies, such as meditation, exercise, or therapy, employed to decrease stress and improve mental health.

Partial Hospitalization Program

An organized program of psychiatric services provided on an outpatient basis to serve as a substitute for hospitalization in a psychiatric facility.