According to the "Thrifty Gene" Theory, When There Are No

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to the "Thrifty Gene" theory, when there are no longer periods of starvation

• A) this gene allows the body to store fat and is thus beneficial.
• B) this gene allows the body to store fat during times when food is scarce.
• C) this gene allows the body to store fat and is thus harmful.
• D) this gene allows the body to store fat during times when food is abundant.

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