An inherited characteristic that increased in a population (through natural selection) because it helped solve a problem of survival or reproduction during the time it emerged describes
A) natural selection.
B) inclusive fitness.
C) an adaptation.
D) fitness.

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An adaptation is a specific trait or characteristic that enables an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment. It is the result of natural selection favoring individuals with advantageous traits that improve their chances of survival and reproduction. Therefore, an inherited characteristic that increased in a population due to natural selection because it helped solve a problem of survival or reproduction during the time it emerged is an adaptation.

An Inherited Characteristic That Increased in a Population (Through Natural