Is the following statement true or false, and why? New adaptations do not evolve from scratch.
A) False; traits can always arise de novo.
B) False; some traits evolve from scratch, and some are modifications of previously existing traits.
C) True; new adaptations are modifications of previously existing traits.
D) none of the above

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New adaptations typically evolve through the modification of previously existing traits rather than arising de novo. This process involves the alteration and repurposing of genetic, structural, or functional elements that already exist within an organism.

Is the Following Statement True or False, and Why? New