TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Which is most likely a genetic adaptation of desert plants to survive the hot, dry climate conditions?  
 (A) thin bark (B) waxy leaves (C) leaves that remain all year (D) flowers that bloom all year

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: Which two protein molecules are essential for muscle contraction and relaxation?  
 (A) actin and myosin (B) collagen and tubulin (C) hemoglobin and myoglobin (D) amylase and polymerase

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: Which tool is the best to use when studying small organisms not visible to the eye?  
 (A) telescope (B) hand lens (C) microscope (D) magnifying glass

SOLUTION:
C