Question

inherited trait that helps an organism survive is a(n) __________. fossil ancestor adaptation natural selection

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Fossil" refers to preserved remains of organisms, not a trait for survival.
• "Ancestor" is a preceding organism in a lineage, not a survival - aiding trait.
• "Adaptation" is defined as an inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
• "Natural selection" is the process by which advantageous traits (adaptations) become more common, not the trait itself.

So the correct term for an inherited trait aiding survival is "Adaptation".

Answer:

C. Adaptation (assuming the options are labeled A: Fossil, B: Ancestor, C: Adaptation, D: Natural selection; if the original options have different labels, adjust accordingly, but based on the content, the correct option is the one with "Adaptation")