Which Statement Best Reflects the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)theory of Sexual

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) theory of sexual selection?

• A)People tend to choose mates with similar MHC genotypes to prevent their offspring from acquiring autoimmune disorders.
• B)People tend to choose mates with similar MHC genotypes to increase the immune capacity of their offspring.
• C)People tend to choose mates with different MHC genotypes to prevent their offspring from acquiring autoimmune disorders.
• D)People tend to choose mates with different MHC genotypes to increase the immune capacity of their offspring.

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Independent Variable

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