Biology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment called?

Scientific name
Adaptation
Species
Inheritance

The correct answer is: Adaptation

An organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment is known as adaptation. This is because organisms must adapt to their environment in order to successfully reproduce and pass on their genetic traits to offspring. Scientific name (A) refers to the unique name given to a specific species by scientists, which is not related to survival and reproduction. Species (C) refers to a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can successfully reproduce with each other, but this does not encompass all aspects of survival and reproduction. Inheritance (D) refers to the passing on of genetic traits from parent to offspring, which is an important factor in survival and reproduction but is not the sole ability that determines an organism's success in its environment.