Rats that are licked frequently during infancy were calmer when faced with stress later in life. This is because the licking
A. influenced genes related to stress hormone responses.
B. increased genetic variation in offspring.
C. reduced epigenetic changes.
D. caused adaptation.
Answer: A
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