Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Men tend to place more weight on physical attractiveness than women.
• B) Competition for a mate is an important source of intraspecies aggression.
• C) Reciprocal altruism can explain some types of helping behaviour.
• D) Women tend to prefer younger men as potential mates.
• E) Genetic factors can contribute to political attitudes.

---

Definitions:

Zygote

Cell that results from the union of a sperm and an ovum.

Chromosome

A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell joining with an egg cell, resulting in the formation of a zygote that can develop into a new organism.

Fetal Period

The stage of human development in the womb from the end of the embryonic stage (approximately 8 weeks after conception) until birth.