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

Adaptations

Traits that have evolved through natural selection, allowing organisms to survive and reproduce in their environments.

De Novo

A Latin expression meaning "from the beginning," used to describe genes, mutations, or structures that are newly formed and not inherited from parent organisms.

Modifications

Alterations or changes made to objects, organisms, or systems, often aimed at improving function or performance.