Which of the Following Correctly Describes an Adaptation

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes an adaptation?

• A) any heritable trait, both physical and behavioral, that can pass from one generation to the next
• B) a change in the frequency of genes within a population
• C) a heritable trait that contributes to the survival, health, or sexual behavior of an organism
• D) any gene pasted from one generation to another

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Definitions:

Serious Delinquency

Involvement in illegal activities by a minor that are considered severe by societal standards, often leading to significant legal consequences.

Aboriginals

Indigenous peoples who are the original inhabitants of a geographical region, possessing distinct cultural, linguistic, and historical traits.

Federal Inmates

Individuals convicted of federal crimes and serving sentences in federal prisons or correctional facilities.

Criminogenic Environment

An environment that, as a result of laws that privilege certain groups, produces crime or criminality.