Detailed Instructions: In this task, you are given two facts, and a multiple-choice question. Based on the given facts, answer the question with index of the correct option (e.g, "A").
Problem:Fact1: Evolution is a change in the characteristics of living things over time., Fact2: Evolution relies on random chance acts to cause mutations., Question: What causes changes in characteristics of living things over time? (A) mutations (B) science (C) parents (D) environment (E) light energy (F) news (G) alleles (H) animals
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Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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A