According to Evolutionary Theory, the Traits of Which Man Should

question 165

Multiple Choice

According to evolutionary theory, the traits of which man should be most favored by natural selection?

• A)Tom, who has one child, and dies when he is 100
• B)Juan, who has two children, and dies when he is 50
• C)Oded, who has four children, and dies when he is 25
• D)There is no difference; the traits of all three men will be equally favored.

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