Some evolutionary biologists have argued that menopause is adaptive based on the mother hypothesis. Which statement(s) below help(s) form the logical basis of their argument?

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The mother hypothesis suggests that menopause is adaptive because it allows women to focus their energy and resources on raising their existing children rather than bearing more children. This is supported by the increased risks of childbearing with age (A), the likelihood that older mothers may not survive until their offspring are independent (B), and the idea that continued fertility could detract from the resources available for current offspring (C).

Some Evolutionary Biologists Have Argued That Menopause Is Adaptive Based