The Grandmother Hypothesis States That the Presence of Postmenopausal Females

question 35

Multiple Choice

The grandmother hypothesis states that the presence of postmenopausal females in human groups:

• A)is a burden on the survival of the rest of the group
• B)only became a factor after the development of agriculture
• C)increases the survival rate of children
• D)all of the above

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