Question

Integrate the two topics of "proximate vs ultimate" and "plasticity vs adaptation."

Answer 1

Proximate cause is the cause which is immediately responsible for causing some event. It explains that biological functions in terms of physiology and environmental factors.

Ultimate cause is the real and basic reason behind anything that occurred. In general it explains on the basis of evolutionary factors.

Plasticity refers to the ability to produce change when exposed to different environmental conditions.

Adaptation occurs when the genetic constitution of the population change due to the natural selection.