Which of the Following Is a Critical Assumption of the Trivers-Willard

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a critical assumption of the Trivers-Willard hypothesis?

• A) Offspring condition depends on the mother's physiological condition.
• B) Paternity in the population is skewed heavily toward males in best condition.
• C) Most females in the population mate.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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