All of the Following Are TRUE of Adaptive Traits EXCEPT

question 44

Multiple Choice

All of the following are TRUE of adaptive traits EXCEPT

• A) they allow individuals to adjust to the environment.
• B) they spread faster through populations of asexually reproducing organisms.
• C) they spread faster through populations of sexually reproducing organisms.
• D) variety results from mixing of the genetic traits.
• E) all of these are true.

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