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.

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