Researchers Have Shown That Male Primates Most Often Compete for Mates

question 43

Multiple Choice

Researchers have shown that male primates most often compete for mates while female primates compete for other resources.This illustrates

• A)that reproduction places different demands on males and females in terms of energy expenditures, resulting in varying reproductive strategies.
• B)that reproduction has similar energetic demands for both sexes, so males and females respond accordingly.
• C)that primates do not vary in their ability to respond to differing energetic requirements.
• D)none of the above.

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