A Trait That Confers ________ in One Environment Might Make

question 65

Multiple Choice

A trait that confers ________ in one environment might make an organism less able to survive and reproduce in another environment.

• A) selection
• B) fitness
• C) adaptation
• D) alleles

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Definitions:

Cardiac Dysrhythmias

Abnormal heart rhythms that can lead to various complications, including cardiac arrest.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths a person takes per minute, which is a vital sign used to assess the basic function of the respiratory system.

Opioids

A class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin as well as prescription pain relievers, used for their pain-relieving effects.

Alprazolam

A prescription medication primarily used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks by acting on the brain and nerves.