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Adaptation in mammals is best described as:
Options
A An organism's conscious choice to change behaviour
B The evolutionary process through which organisms develop characteristics to better survive in their environment
Correct Answer
C A sudden mutation that alters body form within one generation
D The process by which mammals learn skills from other species
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Adaptation is the evolutionary process through which populations develop characteristics that enhance survival and reproductive success in their environment. It occurs over generations through natural selection, not through conscious choice, sudden mutations in one generation, or learning from other species.

Hint

Consider the evolutionary definition of adaptation involving natural selection over generations.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 931 of 2214
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