For Natural Selection to Occur, an Adaptive Trait ____

Question

For natural selection to occur, an adaptive trait ____.
A)must be a physical trait
B)must be a physiological trait
C)must be a psychological trait
D)must be a heritable trait
E)cannot be a heritable trait

Accepted Answer

The trait must be heritable in order for it to be passed down from generation to generation and positively impact the survival and reproduction of individuals with that trait. Physical, physiological, or psychological traits can all be adaptive if they increase an individual's chances of surviving and reproducing in a particular environment.