Question

Which of the following must be true about now natural selection acts upon traits in a population?

A. The traits must be acquired during an organism's lifetime
B. The traits must be heritable
C. The traits must be the same for all individuals
D. The traits can easily mutate

Answer 1

Answer: B. The traits must be heritable

Explanation:

The attribute should aid in generational transmission.

Isn't it evident that if the organism can live better due to the characteristic and hence reproduce with a higher success rate, the following generation will inherit this success?