You are given a science question (hard-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.

Experiments show that mice can learn to press a lever in order to acquire food. This learning ability can help mice survive in the wild by allowing them to
(A) choose the best environment for their adaptations. (B) pass beneficial behavior genes onto their offspring. (C) alter their behavior based on past experience. (D) change their environment in beneficial ways.
C