Which statement describes evolution? Choose the correct answer.

EVIDENCE FOR EVOLUTION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	change in biodiversity across Earth’s surface
B	relationship between organisms’ structure and function
C	change in the genetic makeup of a population over time
D	beneficial inherited trait that is passed to future generations

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Individuals change in response to changes in the environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Evolution is a process that results in changes in the genetic material of a population over time. Evolution reflects the adaptations of organisms to their changing environments and can result in altered genes, novel traits, and new species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Evolution is the change in inherited characteristics or traits in a population of organisms over many generations. The mechanism that best explains evolution is a phenomenon known as natural selection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The only true statement given is C. Evolution results from structural and functional changes in organisms.

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