Evolutionary theory suggests that some differences observed between men and women have significance for survival of the species.For instance,there are differences in taste sensitivity.Which statement best describes this gender gap

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Evolutionary theory suggests that women may have evolved to be more sensitive to bitter tastes, which could have helped them identify potentially toxic plants for themselves and their offspring. This suggests that women are somewhat more likely to be supertasters than men, who may not have had the same evolutionary pressure to be hypersensitive to bitter tastes. The other answer choices do not accurately reflect the gender gap in taste sensitivity predicted by evolutionary theory.

Evolutionary Theory Suggests That Some Differences Observed Between Men and Women