Your friend remarks, "The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; as a result, its offspring inherited longer necks” Which statement is the best response to correct your friend’s misconception? Group of answer choices Characteristics acquired are generally not passed on through genes to its offspring. Only favorable adaptations have survival value. Body that are used extensively become larger and stronger. Overproduction of offspring leads to a struggle for survival.

Your friend remarks, "The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; as a result, its offspring inherited longer necks” Which statement is the best response to correct your friend’s misconception? Group of answer choices Characteristics acquired are generally not passed on through genes to its offspring. Only favorable adaptations have survival value. Body that are used extensively become larger and stronger. Overproduction of offspring leads to a struggle for survival.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

Publisher:STARR

Chapter39: Animal Behavior

Section: Chapter Questions

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