Which of the following correctly describes an adaptation?
A) any heritable trait, both physical and behavioral, that can pass from one generation to the next
B) a change in the frequency of genes within a population
C) a heritable trait that contributes to the survival, health, or sexual behavior of an organism
D) any gene pasted from one generation to another
Answer: C
Rationale: Adaptations are heritable traits that increase the likelihood that an organism will survive and reproduce.
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