Genetically Based Characteristics That Make Organisms More Likely to Survive

question 31

Multiple Choice

Genetically based characteristics that make organisms more likely to survive and reproduce are referred to as ____.

• A) acquired characteristics
• B) adaptive traits
• C) favored characteristics
• D) selective traits
• E) divergent characteristics

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Definitions:

Physiological Need

Basic physical requirements for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep. These needs are the first level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Basic Bodily Requirement

Fundamental needs such as food, water, and shelter that are essential for survival.

Complex Behavior

Actions or conduct that involve multiple factors, including cognitive, social, and emotional components, making them more sophisticated than simple reflexes.

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, life-supporting conditions.