In the Section "Investigating Life: a Red Hot Chili Pepper

In the section "Investigating Life: A Red Hot Chili Pepper Paradox",the hypothesis being tested by the researchers is that peppers are hot

A) to deter seed destroyers without affecting dispersers.
B) to deter all animals from destroying the seeds.
C) to promote dispersion when animals drop the hot fruit.
D) for a reason unrelated to seed dispersal or destruction.
E) to promote pollination of the peppers.