During a Study Session About Evolution, One of Your Fellow

question 21

Multiple Choice

During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remarks, "The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; its offspring inherited longer necks as a result." Which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this student's misconception?

• A) Characteristics acquired during an organism's life are generally not passed on through genes.
• B) Spontaneous mutations can result in the appearance of new traits.
• C) Only favorable adaptations have survival value.
• D) Disuse of an organ may lead to its eventual disappearance.

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