What Theory Is Best Supported for Why Primates Evolved Such

question 3

Multiple Choice

What theory is best supported for why primates evolved such large brains?

• A)They tend to eat foods that are rich in protein,which can support expansive neural development.
• B)They tend to eat fruit,and need to be clever enough to remember where the fruit trees were that would be ripe at each point in the season.
• C)They tend to eat foods that require ingenuity to extract,such as nuts and termites.
• D)They tend to live in large social groups,which requires intelligence to function effectively.
• E)The number of males and females is unequal,so individuals need to outsmart their competitors to attract mates.

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