Reason That Longevity May Have Evolved Slightly Differently in Humans

question 13

Multiple Choice

reason that longevity may have evolved slightly differently in humans than in other species is that:

• A)our immune system is more advanced than that of most species.
• B)we have the ability to manipulate the environment.
• C)early hominids had significantly lower infant mortality that other,nonhuman primates.
• D)our bodies are larger than expected for our low metabolic rate.

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