Which of the Following Is the Most Important Limit on a Male's

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important limit on a male's reproductive success?

• A) The number of sperm he can produce
• B) The amount of investment he must make in each offspring
• C) The number of females with whom he can reproduce
• D) The energy he has for sex
• E) His resistance to sexually transmitted parasites

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