Which of the Following Is Not Required for a Behavioural

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not required for a behavioural trait to evolve by natural selection?

• A)In each individual, the form of the behaviour is determined entirely by genes.
• B)The behaviour varies among individuals.
• C)An individual's reproductive success depends in part on how the behaviour is performed.
• D)Some component of the behaviour is genetically inherited.
• E)An individual's genotype influences its behavioural phenotype.

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Definitions:

Cochlea

The structure of the inner ear of mammals that contains the auditory receptors (organ of Corti).

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that play a key role in maintaining balance and spatial orientation.

Auditory Receptors

Cells or structures in the ear that are sensitive to sound, enabling hearing by converting sound waves into electrical signals.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear of vertebrates, responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.