Which of the Following Is True About Parental Investment

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about parental investment?

• A) Males are more selective about with whom they choose to mate than females.
• B) Males of many species are free to mate with as many females as they can.
• C) Investment in selecting a mate is larger for males than for females.
• D) Males select mates who are more likely to be good parents.

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