Which of the Following Has NOT Been Suggested as an Explanation

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following has NOT been suggested as an explanation for the shortage of women in East Asia?

• A) Girls are given up for adoption much more than boys are.
• B) Births of girls may not be reported, and thus do not show up in official figures or estimates.
• C) High levels of pollution in East Asian cities stimulate growth of the Y chromosome, which leads to higher numbers of male births.
• D) Some parents choose to abort a female fetus.

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