Epigenetic theory tries to explain why:
a. many people die in middle adulthood.
b. evolution selected for people who lived too close to the maximum age
expectancy.
c.many diseases that affect older adults have endured evolutionary change.
d. body parts wear out after years of use.
Ans: c.many diseases that affect older adults have endured evolutionary change.
d. body parts wear out after years of use.
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