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Frequency of a character increases when it is

1. recessive
2. dominant
3. heritable
4. adaptable

Correct answer: adaptable

Solution

A character that is adaptable can be favored by natural selection in different conditions, so its frequency may increase. Recessive, dominant, and heritable describe inheritance patterns, not whether a trait becomes more common.

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