Question

quiz:
evolution and biology
which example is the best description of an adaptation?
o a heritable characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce
a heritable characteristic that helps an organism avoid predators
a heritable characteristic that helps an organism find food
a heritable characteristic that evolves

Explanation:

An adaptation is a heritable trait that enhances an organism's fitness, which is its ability to survive and reproduce. Avoiding predators (second option) and finding food (third option) are specific aspects of survival, but adaptation encompasses both survival and reproduction. The fourth option is too vague as many heritable characteristics evolve, but not all are adaptations. The first option correctly combines survival and reproduction, which are key for an organism's success in passing on genes.

Answer:

a heritable characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce