Question

Which adaptation allowed the Tibetans to live at high altitudes? (1 point)
• lower oxygen saturation
• more efficient hemoglobin in the blood
• greater ability to digest starch
• an enlarged right ventricle

Answer 1

The adaptation that allowed the Tibetans to live at high altitudes is **more efficient hemoglobin in the blood**. This adaptation enables them to utilize oxygen more effectively in the low-oxygen environment typically found at high elevations.