The __________ asserts that it is more efficient for an organism to devote resources toward reproduction rather than maintenance of the body

a. free radical hypothesis
b. pleiotropic gene theory
c. disposable soma theory
d. thrifty genotype hypothesis


Correct Answer: c

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a. Ambilineal b. Double c. Bilateral d. Patrilineal e. Matrilineal

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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