Which Statement Best Supports the Hypothesis That Sleep Has an Adaptive

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which statement best supports the hypothesis that sleep has an adaptive function

• A) People who sleep longer also tend to live longer. 
• B) Sleep deprivation reduces fertility. 
• C) Our brains use 30 percent less energy when we sleep. 
• D) Species that sleep more are more competitive.

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