Organisms May Not Be Perfectly Adapted to Their Environments for All

question 24

Multiple Choice

Organisms may not be perfectly adapted to their environments for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A) there are physical constraints that cannot be overcome.
• B) an organism's surroundings do not present a stationary target to which natural selection can optimize its phenotype.
• C) the process of natural selection lacks foresight.
• D) natural selection cannot result in novel, complex traits.

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Definitions:

Orgasmic

Pertaining to or resembling orgasm, the peak of sexual excitement characterized by intense pleasure and release of tension.

Dietary Restraint

A psychological concept that describes the intention to restrict food intake for the purpose of controlling body weight or fat.

Overeating

The consumption of food in quantities greater than the energy expenditure, often leading to weight gain and potentially contributing to various health issues.

All-or-Nothing

A principle that states the neuron either fires at full strength or it does not fire at all, relating to the action potential in neuroscience.