A Trait That Serves One Purpose Today but Evolved Under

question 15

Multiple Choice

A trait that serves one purpose today but evolved under different selective conditions and previously had a different function

• A) is called an exaptation.
• B) is called an adaptation.
• C) is never favored by natural selection.
• D) cannot evolve.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bond

An insubstantial attachment between two molecules produced by the electrostatic allure between a proton of one molecule and an electronegative atom of the other.

Ions

Atoms or molecules that have lost or gained one or more electrons, thus acquiring an electric charge.

Respective Charges

The specific electrical charges on particles or objects, usually defined as positive or negative, which determine their electromagnetic interactions.

Solvent

A substance, typically a liquid, capable of dissolving other substances to form a solution.