Which of the following best describes a reason a trait exhibited by an organism will be passed on to its offspring?
the trait results from isolation of the organism from the rest of the population.
the trait causes a change in the environment surrounding the organism.
the trait decreases the number of genes in the body cells of the organism.
the trait is due to the genetic code present in the organism’s gametes.

Match the following terms and definitions. 1. species that are adapted to live in equilibrium at carrying capacity population density 2. population growth that reaches equilibrium and carrying capacity population 3. death rate mortality 4. birth rate k-selected 5. a group of interacting individuals of the same species within the same geographic area natality 6. the number of organisms living in a particular area logistic growth