The Reproductive Success of Primate Females Is Constrained Mainly by

question 20

Multiple Choice

The reproductive success of primate females is constrained mainly by

• A) the energetic costs of pregnancy and lactation.
• B) the availability of males.
• C) a female's genetic makeup.
• D) a female's ability to attract mates.

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Definitions:

Organelle of Locomotion

Cellular structures that enable movement in organisms, such as cilia and flagella.

Flagellum

A long, whip-like appendage that enables many bacteria, sperm cells, and other organisms to swim and move.

Ciliated Cells

Cells that have fine hair-like projections on their surface, which move in unison to transport substances or debris across the cell surface.

Columnar Cells

Elongated cells resembling columns, often found lining organs like the intestines and respiratory tract, where they might secrete or absorb substances.