In Studies of the Sensory Exploitation Hypothesis,which Observation Would Most

question 63

Multiple Choice

In studies of the sensory exploitation hypothesis,which observation would most challenge the validity of the hypothesis?

• A) The genes were evolving in a manner consistent with the molecular clock.
• B) The genes were evolving in a manner inconsistent the molecular clock.
• C) The female preference for swords had evolved before swords evolved in males.
• D) The female preference for swords had evolved after swords evolved in males.
• E) Males with swords had a shorter life span than males without swords.

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