Question

hundred zebras. the primary functions of these social groups include camouflage, grooming, and play among young zebras. which of the following claims is best supported by the information provided in the passage? choose 1 answer: a social organisms use only group behaviors to increase their fitness and chances of survival. b individual behaviors can increase an individual’s fitness, but group behaviors cannot. c organisms, such as zebras, use a combination of individual and group behaviors to maximize their fitness.

Explanation:

• Option A: The passage only talks about zebra social groups, and the claim "only group behaviors" is too extreme as it generalizes all social organisms without support.
• Option B: The passage shows group behaviors (like zebra social groups) have functions, so saying group behaviors can't increase fitness is wrong.
• Option C: Zebras use social (group) behaviors, and in biology, organisms often use both individual and group behaviors to enhance fitness. This aligns with typical biological concepts about organism behavior and fitness.

Answer:

C. Organisms, such as zebras, use a combination of individual and group behaviors to maximize their fitness.