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The omnivorous diet of humans, featuring versatile dentition and use of fire for cooking, is classified in the slides as:
Options
A A physiological adaptation involving enzyme production
B A dietary/technological adaptation under human adaptations
Correct Answer
C A structural adaptation modifying the jaw bone
D A behavioral adaptation involving nocturnality
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The human omnivorous diet, with versatile dentition (incisors, canines, molars) and the use of fire for cooking, is classified as a dietary/technological adaptation. This combination allowed humans to exploit a wide range of food sources and increase nutrient availability.

Hint

This combination of teeth and technology enabled a flexible diet.

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