In this chapter we are told that people's tastes not only can differ but must differ. This is because
A)genetic programming makes it impossible for people to have the same preferences.
B)people with differing tastes can profitably invade any population of similar tastes.
C)homogeneous populations become complacent and lose their vigilant qualities.
D)no two persons could have the same preferences.

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The chapter explains that people with different tastes can profitably invade a population of similar tastes, which creates diversity and prevents homogeneity. This promotes a healthy competition that leads to innovation and progress. Therefore, it is necessary for people to have different tastes. The other choices (A, C, and D) are not supported by the chapter's content.

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