Darwin Posited a Theory of "Sexual Selection" to Help Account

question 46

Multiple Choice

Darwin posited a theory of "sexual selection" to help account for

• A) the evolution of qualities such as beauty, which lacked obvious "adaptive" value.
• B) the evolution of intelligence.
• C) the inheritance of acquired characteristics.
• D) his belief in the equality of the sexes.

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Definitions:

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure where many firms sell identical products, entry and exit are easy, and no single seller can influence the market price.

Market Price

The present cost for purchasing or selling an asset or service within a specific market.

Minimum-Cost Output

The level of production at which a firm can produce goods at the lowest possible average total cost.

Profit-Maximizing Quantity

The quantity of output at which a firm's profit is at its maximum, where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.