Which of the Following Is an Example of a Functional

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a functional modification?

• A) Planters Nuts redesigns the packaging of its nut products so they are easier for those with arthritis to open.
• B) Nissan installed a new battery for its Nissan Leaf that will allow it to travel much longer before needing to be recharged.
• C) A smartphone manufacturer uses a more durable metal for its phones that is less likely to break if dropped.
• D) PepsiCo begins using a new sweetener in its Pepsi product that changes the taste slightly.
• E) Prada releases a handbag with a different design and color.

---

Definitions:

Showy Colors

Bright and conspicuous colors often found in animals and plants, typically used for attracting mates, warning predators, or other signaling purposes.

Inheritance

The genetic process by which traits and characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring.

Heterotrophic Anaerobes

Organisms that require organic compounds for food and are capable of living and growing in the absence of molecular oxygen.

Cyanobacteria

Prokaryotic photosynthetic microorganisms that possess chlorophyll and produce oxygen during photosynthesis.