Which scenario best illustrates why adaptations are beneficial at the individual level?

• A. A faster cheetah can catch prey more efficiently than slower individuals, ensuring its survival and reproduction.
• B. Cheetahs choose to become faster to help their species survive.
• C. A species of cheetah evolves faster running speeds when the environment changes.
• D. All cheetahs develop faster speeds simultaneously due to a change in the species' genetic code.

Answer: (A)