Aleksander has been born a few hours ago and has spent his first moments on earth snuggled up with his mother.What is he likely able to do?
A) show a preference for bitter flavours
B) turn away from a sweet flavour
C) tell his own mother apart from another woman based on smell alone
D) feel more physiologically aroused by the smell of his mother's milk

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Newborns have a well-developed sense of smell that allows them to distinguish their own mother from another woman based on scent alone.

Answer: D
 Newborns have a preference for the smell of their mother's milk and show increased physiological arousal when exposed to it. This helps them learn to breastfeed and establish a bond with their mother.

A and B are unlikely abilities for a newborn as their taste preferences develop over time and are influenced by exposure to different foods.

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