During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remarks "The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves, its offspring inherited longer necks as a result, which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this students misconception? a) characteristics acquired during an organisms life are generally not passed on through genes
b) spontaneous mutations can result in the appearance of new traits
c) only favorable adaptations of survival value
d) disuse of an organ may lead to its eventual disappearance