Question

The evolution within a species takes place when

• A. Individual within a population change their behavior to accommodate changes in the environment and pass these to offspring.
• B. Individuals within a population develop new adaptations as selective pressure forces change.
• C. Individuals within a population find new ways to adapt to environment pressures.
• D. Individuals within a population use different parts of their body as conditions change and pass those changes to offspring.
• E. Individuals within a population have variations that give those individuals a better chance of survival.

Answer 1

The correct option is E Individuals within a population have variations that give those individuals a better chance of survival.

Adaptations do not arise as a result of exposure to change in the environment. Random mutations produce genetic variations. The variations which are beneficial to individuals under prevailing or new environmental conditions are favored by natural selection as they impart survival and reproductive advantages to the breakers. Thus, the correct answer is E.