How Do Natural Selection and Sexual Selection Differ

question 10

Multiple Choice

How do natural selection and sexual selection differ?

• A)Natural selection increases the frequency of alleles that contribute to survival, but sexual selection may increase the frequency of alleles that are not beneficial to survival.
• B)Natural selection contributes to genetic drift, but sexual selection contributes to gene flow.
• C)Natural selection is more random than sexual selection.
• D)Natural selection increases the fitness of an allele, but sexual selection increases the dimorphism of an allele.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Desire

The wish or inclination to have children and engage in activities leading to reproduction.

Sexual Desires

The feelings of sexual attraction or longing towards a person, activity, or scenario.

Sexual Satisfaction

The degree of contentment or fulfillment one experiences regarding their sexual life, activities, or relationships.

Sexual Orientation

An enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes, or a different gender.