An Example of a Trait That Cannot Evolve by Natural

question 27

Multiple Choice

An example of a trait that cannot evolve by natural selection is a trait that

• A) increases the time during which females are capable of reproduction.
• B) increases the ability of an organism to survive high temperatures but not low temperatures.
• C) increases the ability of an organism to survive low temperatures but not high temperatures
• D) results from an individual's life experiences and does not have a genetic basis.

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