Question

question 5 2 pts the shaping of useful features of an organism by natural selection for the function they now perform is
○ aptation.
○ adaptation.
○ exaptation.
○ reconciliation.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Aptation: A general term for features shaped by selection, but not specific to current function.
• Adaptation: Defined as the process where natural selection shapes useful features of an organism for their current function. This matches the description.
• Exaptation: Refers to a feature that evolved for one function and is now used for another (not for its current function's selection).
• Reconciliation: Involves resolving conflicts, irrelevant here.

Answer:

B. adaptation.