An inherited characteristic that, through natural selection, increases in a population because it helps to solve a survival problem at the time it emerges is called a(n)
A)adaptation.
B)genetic mutation.
C)dominant gene.
D)homozygous pairing.

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Adaptations are traits that evolve through natural selection, where those characteristics that increase an organism's likelihood of survival and reproduction are more likely to be passed on to subsequent generations. These traits help organisms solve survival problems in their environment.

An Inherited Characteristic That, Through Natural Selection, Increases in a Population