In Figure 8

question 46

Multiple Choice

In Figure 8.6b,why would generalists survive better than specialists?

• A) There are not enough data to determine this.
• B) Generalists can more efficiently handle toxins with high specificity.
• C) Generalists did not survive more than specialists.
• D) Specialists have likely evolved adaptations to deal with a specific compound, whereas generalists must have adaptations for an array of compounds.

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