An Example of Exaptation Is the Genetic Transmission of

question 32

Multiple Choice

An example of exaptation is the genetic transmission of

• A) darker pigmentation in the next generation of moths that live in polluted environments.
• B) traits that have more than one function (e.g., fur keeps an animal warm but also provides camouflage).
• C) a mutation (e.g., coloration, size) that might be adaptive for the next generation.
• D) traits that decrease the survival chances in offspring (e.g., missing pigmentation, or albinism).

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