Assortative Mating Is a Phenomenon in Which Humans and Animals

question 65

Multiple Choice

Assortative mating is a phenomenon in which humans and animals:

• A) mate with more than one partner to mask the paternity of the offspring.
• B) mate randomly with others to increase genetic variation.
• C) choose sexual partners based on their social status.
• D) choose sexual partners who are similar to the individual doing the searching.

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