What is the term used to describe the characteristics that are inherited in evolution?

What is the term used to describe the characteristics that are inherited in evolution?
  1. Adaptive radiation
  2. Convergent evolution
  3. Natural selection
  4. Fitness

Solution

The term used to describe the characteristics that are inherited in evolution is fitness. Fitness refers to the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment. Organisms with higher fitness have a better chance of passing on their genetic traits to future generations.

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