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Octavien Abbington Attempt 1
During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remarks, The
ziraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves, its offspring inherited
longer necks as a result. Which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting
this student's misconception?
a. Characteristics acquired during an organism's life are generally not passed on
through genes,
b. Spontaneous mutations can result in the appearance of new traits.
c. Only favorable adaptations have survival value.
d. Disuse of an organ may lead to its eventual disappearance,
e. Overproduction of offspring leads to a struggle for survival.