Question

Genetic changes over many generations of a population of organisms lead to biological diversity. How do adaptations relate to these changes?
A.
Adaptations are traits resulting from these changes that better help the organisms to survive in their environment.
B.
Adaptations are traits resulting from these changes that cause all of the organisms to die suddenly.
C.
Adaptations are traits resulting from these changes that have no effect on how the organisms survive in their environment.
D.
Adaptations are traits resulting from these changes that make it harder for the organisms to survive in their environment.

Answer 1

A. Adaptations are traits resulting from genetic changes that increase an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.