Bipedal locomotion is advantageous because it

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Provides better support to body

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Releases fore limbs for other purposes

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Solution

The correct option is D Releases fore limbs for other purposes
Bipedalism is the ability to walk on two legs.
Bipedalism allowed the animal to free their arms completely, enabling them to make and use tools efficiently and use their hands for social display and communication.
So, The correct answer is 'Releases forelimbs for other purposes'

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