Adzure and Anton Are Identical Twins,each Born with a Special

question 38

Multiple Choice

Adzure and Anton are identical twins,each born with a special ability.Adzure is able to dispense two aspirin from the bottle without any difficulty.Anton is able to find mates-easily and often.According to natural selection,if all other attributes are equal,who is more likely to survive,and why?

• A) Adzure; his ability is an example of a positive fixed action pattern.
• B) Anton; his ability will increase his opportunities to pass on his genes.
• C) Adzure; his ability will decrease his chances of falling ill.
• D) Neither will be more or less likely to survive.

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