Which of the Following Is the Most Important Factor Explaining

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important factor explaining why, in most species, there are similar numbers of males and females?

• A) Species with similar numbers of males and females grow the most quickly.
• B) The existence of fewer females would lead to much more male violence.
• C) A gene that made more of one sex would eventually be outcompeted by genes that increased the rate of the other sex.
• D) Offspring need fathers and mothers equally.
• E) Species with uneven sex ratios have more difficulty shedding harmful mutations.

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Definitions:

Genetic Mutations

Changes or alterations in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in physical traits or cause diseases.

Human Existence

The state or fact of living or being alive; particularly relevant to the unique experiences of being human.

Germ Cells

Reproductive cells that give rise to sperm and ova, which are essential for sexual reproduction and the transfer of genetic information to offspring.

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by the fusion of an egg and sperm cell, marking the start of development.