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If an organism is well adapted to its environment, and a rapid, major change occurs to the environment, what is most likely going to happen to the organism?(1 point)
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The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve to fit its new environment.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve to fit its new environment.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.
The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.
The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.
The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.
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The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.
Explanation: Rapid, major environmental changes usually occur faster than populations can evolve. Well‑adapted specialists are especially vulnerable; unless there is preexisting variation that allows quick survival, extinction is most likely.
Explanation: Rapid, major environmental changes usually occur faster than populations can evolve. Well‑adapted specialists are especially vulnerable; unless there is preexisting variation that allows quick survival, extinction is most likely.
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