Question

A water buffalo is born with slightly longer legs allowing it to run faster than the other water buffalo in the herd. This adaptation came about because
A: The water buffalo needed to be able to run faster
B: there was a mutation in the buffalo's genetic code
C: The buffalo's parents were unable to outrun a lion
D: The buffalo DID NOT receive enough nutrients at birth.

Answer 1

With the information given the correct answer is B.

Answer 2

B. there was a mutation in the buffalos genetic code