The Simplest Response an Individual Organism Can Make to a Change

question 27

Multiple Choice

The simplest response an individual organism can make to a change in environmental conditions is to

• A)remain still.
• B)move to a more suitable location.
• C)produce offspring that are better suited to the new conditions.
• D)reduce foraging activity.

---

Definitions:

Environmental Factors

Elements of the physical and social environment that can influence living organisms and human health.

Surface Trait

A personality characteristic that can easily be inferred from observable behavior.

Genetic Differences

Variations in the DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the uniqueness of each person's physical and behavioral attributes.

Traditional Notions

Conventional beliefs or concepts that are long established in a society or culture.