An Adjustment by an Organism (Or Group of Organisms) That

question 12

Multiple Choice

An adjustment by an organism (or group of organisms) that undermines the ability to cope with environmental challenges of various kinds is called

• A) a maladaptation
• B) an adaptation
• C) a syndemic
• D) an epidemic

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Definitions:

Ratification

The act of formally approving an agreement or treaty, making it officially valid.

Principal

The party that an agent’s authority can bind or act on behalf of.

Agency

The fiduciary relationship that arises when one person consents to have another act on his behalf and subject to his control and the other consents to do so.

Power of Attorney

A legal document that grants one individual (the agent) the authority to act on behalf of another (the principal) in legal or financial matters.