Primate Females Always Invest in Their Young Because

question 38

Multiple Choice

Primate females always invest in their young because

• A) primate males do not have the appropriate neurological foundation.
• B) they are committed to parental investment by their physiology.
• C) they produce large, nutrient-rich gametes.
• D) parenting effort is equal to mating effort.

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