You are given a science question (easy-level) and four answer options (associated with "A", "B", "C", "D"). Your task is to find the correct answer based on scientific facts, knowledge, and reasoning. Do not generate anything else apart from one of the following characters: 'A', 'B, 'C', 'D'. There is only one correct answer for each question.

Q: What procedure should be performed after any handling of a plant sample in a lab?  
 (A) applying disinfectant to the counters (B) throwing away plant material in the trash (C) washing hands with an antibacterial soap (D) placing hands under an ultraviolet light

A: C
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Q: One substance found on Earth is more stable as an elemental gas than as part of a solid compound. As a result, this substance is very abundant in the atmosphere. Which substance exhibits these traits?  
 (A) argon (B) chlorine (C) nitrogen (D) oxygen

A: C
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Q: A bird eats a brightly-colored insect that tastes bad. The bird avoids preying on this type of insect again. This example is best described as  
 (A) a physical characteristic. (B) a learned behavior. (C) an inherited behavior. (D) an adaptation.

A:
B
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