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People from the High-Altitude Highlands of South America Develop Larger

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People from the high-altitude highlands of South America develop larger lung capacity in order to process more oxygen. Why does this same lung capacity not reverse if these individuals move to a lower altitude? People from the high-altitude highlands of South America develop larger lung capacity in order to process more oxygen. Why does this same lung capacity not reverse if these individuals move to a lower altitude?   A)  Altitude acclimatization is permanent. B)  Advantageous phenotypic traits are genetically determined. C)  This trait is a variation that results from only genetic factors. D)  This is a permanent developmental adaptation.


A) Altitude acclimatization is permanent.
B) Advantageous phenotypic traits are genetically determined.
C) This trait is a variation that results from only genetic factors.
D) This is a permanent developmental adaptation.

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