Pregnancy Sickness Is an Adaptation for __________

question 49

Multiple Choice

Pregnancy sickness is an adaptation for __________.

• A)avoiding toxins that could harm the mother
• B)avoiding toxins that could harm the developing baby
• C)decreasing demands on fathers to test their willingness to invest in offspring
• D)increasing the likelihood that a mother will spontaneously abort an unwanted fetus

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Definitions:

Virus

A protein-coated package of genes that invades a cell and alters the way in which the cell reproduces itself.

Seeding Process

The method of initiating or planting a certain feature, often relating to computer algorithms or agricultural practices.

CD4 Count

A measure of the number of CD4+ T lymphocytes in the blood, which is a key indicator of immune function, particularly in the context of HIV infection.

GP 120

A glycoprotein found on the surface of the HIV virus, playing a critical role in the virus's ability to infect host cells.