Which of the Following Best Describes a Characteristic of Intersexual

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of intersexual selection?

• A)the tendency to view close relatives as unattractive
• B)ensuring species continuation via heterosexual behavior
• C)having characteristics that are likely to attract a mate of the opposite sex
• D)choosing a mate with genetic diversity

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Definitions:

Calories

A unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy food provides to the body.

Nutrient Absorption

The process by which nutrients from digested food are taken up from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream.

Small Intestine

A long, coiled part of the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

Birds

A class of warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers, beaks, and typically the ability to fly.