Question

the plants and animals in ecosystems can also adapt over time. genes are passed down from each parent to their offspring and control things such as eye color and weight. offspring will often resemble one or both of their parents. which statement is the best inference for the paragraph? a. offspring will often resemble their ecosystems. b. it does not matter if plants and animals can adapt. c. genes play a part in how animals adapt to changes. d. eye color and weight are important to the parents.

Explanation:

The paragraph mentions that genes are passed down and control traits like eye color and weight, and offspring resemble parents. It also says plants and animals adapt. Option C is correct as genes (which are passed down) play a role in how animals adapt (as adaptation is part of the genetic - trait - passing and organism's response to environment, which is related to genes). Option A only focuses on offspring resembling parents (a part of the gene - related trait inheritance but not the full picture of genes' role). Option B is wrong as the paragraph says plants and animals can adapt. Option D is incorrect as eye color and weight are examples of traits controlled by genes (important for the organism's characteristics and adaptation - related in a broader sense, not just to parents).

Answer:

C. Genes play a part in how animals adapt.