The Concept of Sexual Selection Can Best Explain the Adaptive

question 40

Multiple Choice

The concept of sexual selection can best explain the adaptive advantage of:

• A) a high male-to-female ratio.
• B) lactose tolerance.
• C) industrial melanism.
• D) genetic variation.
• E) male peacock tails.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

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Previous Year

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