AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Which variation would be most likely to benefit any organism, regardless of environment? The ability to produce energy more efficiently.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adaptations are beneficial to organisms because they allow organisms to be better suited to live in a particular environment. When a genetic mutation occurs that produces a feature or skill that is helpful to the organism in their environment, they will live more successfully and will likely survive to reproduce.

Detailed explanation-3: -Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is a defense or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings. Organisms use camouflage to mask their location, identity, and movement. This allows prey to avoid predators, and for predators to sneak up on prey.

Detailed explanation-4: -Adaptations are inheritable characteristics that increase an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce in an environment. Adaptations can help an organism find food and water, protect itself, or manage in extreme environments.