Question 28 (1 point) The long necks and legs of giraffes are examples of __ diversities inherited traits environmental changes homologies

The correct answer is **inherited traits**.<br /><br />Here's why:<br /><br />* **Inherited traits** are characteristics passed down from parents to offspring through genes. The long necks and legs of giraffes are a genetic trait that has been passed down through generations.<br /><br />* **Diversities** refers to the variety of life forms, but doesn't specifically explain the long necks and legs.<br /><br />* **Environmental changes** can influence traits over very long periods (evolution), but the long necks and legs themselves are not environmental changes. They are an adaptation *to* the environment.<br /><br />* **Homologies** are similarities in structures between different species due to shared ancestry. While giraffe necks might be homologous to structures in other mammals, the question focuses on why giraffes *specifically* have long necks and legs, which is due to their inherited genes.<br />