Which of the Following Statements About Sexual Selection Is Not

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sexual selection is not true?

• A)Mate (female)choice often leads to exaggerated traits in males.
• B)Sexual selection often results in sexual dimorphism.
• C)Male-male competition is an example of intrasexual selection.
• D)Sexual selection has nothing to do with natural selection because sexual selection is not adaptive.
• E)Evidence suggests that females choose mates based on traits that indicate "good genes."

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