NEET BIOLOGY

GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a change in an organism that allows for it to survive in its environment?
A
homologous
B
vestigial
C
variation
D
adaptation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Evolutionary adaptation, or simply adaptation, is the adjustment of organisms to their environment in order to improve their chances at survival in that environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adaptation: The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology, and structure of an organism to become more suited to an environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -In adaptation, species are able to tolerate the environmental conditions of a place and efficiently compete with other species. In adaptation, organism that survive in the changing environment becomes less productive.

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.

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