Which of the Following Statements Best Explains Why Modification or Change

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why modification or change in an organ or tissue during the lifetime of an individual is not inherited?

• 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 favourable adaptations have survival value.
• D) Disuse of an organ may lead to its eventual disappearance.

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Definitions:

Physiological Responses

Physiological Responses are the body's automatic reactions to a stimulus, including changes in heart rate, breathing, and muscle tension.

Thalamus

A brain structure serving as a key relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in various high-level brain functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.