Question

17. The idea that individuals have characteristics (variations) that allow them to survive in a particular environment and reproduce, passing these traits on to their progeny, is known as A random chance uniformitarianism C. heritability D. natural selection B

Answer 1

C. heritability

Step-by-step explanation:

• The variations in species that allow them to produce and survive and in particular transfer the genetic traits to there progeny is called the Heritability.

• Its causes can be measured and characterized by environmental factors like shard environment, heritability is an important concept of selective breeding and behavior genetics.

• Heritability is also analyzed by the twin studies conducted by splitting the genetics and a shared environment.