Asked by Dakota Thomas on Jun 12, 2024

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How might corrective lenses have affected human evolution?

A) Modern humans with faulty vision have decreased survivorship.
B) Modern humans with faulty vision have decreased reproductive success.
C) Modern humans with faulty vision can increase fitness by wearing corrective lenses.
D) none of the above

Corrective Lenses

Optical appliances designed to correct or enhance vision, including glasses and contact lenses.

Human Evolution

The lengthy process of change by which people originated from apelike ancestors, involving physiological, anatomical, and behavioral adaptations.

  • Acquire knowledge about the contribution of genetics to the evolution of traits in human populations.
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Zackery TudorJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Corrective lenses allow individuals with vision impairments to see more clearly, effectively mitigating the disadvantages of poor vision in daily activities and potentially in survival and reproductive contexts, thereby increasing their fitness in a modern context.