What is the "thrifty phenotype" paradigm?

a. The fewer polymorphisms present in a chromosome, the less likely a particular gene expression will occur.
b. The genomic imprinting for the number of times mitosis can occur in various tissue types.
c. The gene expression of an individual based on lifestyle factors (i.e., diet, activity).
d. The fetal adaptation to nutritional deprivation which increases the likelihood of adult chronic disease.


d

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