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: How do traits of animals such as ear shape, nose shape, and hair color most often get passed to offspring?  
 (A) sexual reproduction (B) asexual reproduction (C) adaptation (D) instinct

A: A
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Q: Which of the following forms of energy is released or absorbed in most chemical reactions?      
 (A) light energy (B) electrical energy (C) sound energy (D) heat energy

A: D
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Q: A power plant uses chemical energy to produce electricity. What source of energy does the power plant most likely use?  
 (A) wind (B) sunlight (C) fossil fuel (D) tidal waves

A:
C
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