The answer is C: Gene Expression.
This is the process in which a cell's characteristic traits are ultimately past on to the next generation of cells.
It’s opening a box then closing it back then open then close
Explanation:
The "fossil record" refers to the placement of fossils throughout the surface layers of the Earth. Older fossils are buried more deeply than younger ones. Scientists use the placement of fossils as a guide for determining when life forms existed, and how they evolved.