An Adaptation

Question

An adaptation
A)only occurs as a result of need.
B)is not a heritable change.
C)may be behavioral, physiological, or morphological.
D)is never perpetuated by natural selection.
E)will lead to enhanced reproductive success in any given environment.

Accepted Answer

Adaptations can take the form of behavior, physical features, or physiological changes, depending on the requirements of the environment. Adapting is a process that organisms undertake to succeed in their environment. The other answer choices are incorrect because adaptations do not always arise strictly from necessity, the changes are often heritable, they may not always enhance reproductive success, and they are frequently perpetuated by natural selection.