In the adaptive hypothesis of obesity, a(n) _________confers an advantage under ________food supply.
A) Obese-prone genotype; unpredictable
B) Lean-prone genotype; diminishing
C) Biological predisposition; varying
D) Evolutionary mutation; reduced

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The adaptive hypothesis of obesity suggests that an obese-prone genotype confers an advantage under unpredictable food supply conditions, as it would have allowed individuals to store energy more efficiently during times of abundance to survive periods of scarcity.

In the Adaptive Hypothesis of Obesity, A(n) _________Confers an Advantage