Question
According to the theory of evolution through natural selection, organisms that survive are those that
A.
have produced the greatest number of offspring.
B.
have adapted to the living conditions.
C.
have acquired characteristics through use and disuse.
D.
have passed on the genes for beneficial behaviors to their offspring.
A.
have produced the greatest number of offspring.
B.
have adapted to the living conditions.
C.
have acquired characteristics through use and disuse.
D.
have passed on the genes for beneficial behaviors to their offspring.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer according to the theory of evolution through natural selection is:
**B. have adapted to the living conditions.**
Natural selection favors organisms that are better suited to their environment, increasing their chances of survival and reproduction. While producing offspring is important, it is the adaptation to living conditions that directly influences survival.
**B. have adapted to the living conditions.**
Natural selection favors organisms that are better suited to their environment, increasing their chances of survival and reproduction. While producing offspring is important, it is the adaptation to living conditions that directly influences survival.