The Process by Which Inheritable Traits Are Passed Along to Offspring

question 59

Multiple Choice

The process by which inheritable traits are passed along to offspring because they are better suited to the environment is

• A) evolution
• B) natural selection
• C) degeneration
• D) genetic mutation

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Definitions:

Stable/Permanent

Characteristics or conditions that are constant, unchanging over time, and expected to stay the same indefinitely.

Primary

Pertaining to the first in order, importance, or time.

Secondary

Referring to the second in order, importance, or rank.

Actor/Observer Bias

This refers to the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing other people's behaviors to their internal characteristics.