Which Statement Best Explains the "Thrifty Genotype" for the High

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Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the "thrifty genotype" for the high incidence of type 2 diabetes?

• A)The person with a thrifty genotype has an efficient metabolism that generates more energy from less food and is more likely to survive famine.
• B)The person with a thrifty genotype conserves the energy lost from the body as heat and requires less rest to perform the same amount of work.
• C)The person with a thrifty genotype stores energy rather than expends energy so that more energy is available for survival when food is scarce.
• D)The person with a thrifty genotype feels satiety with smaller amounts of food and is less likely to become obese, thus increasing longevity.

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