A Biologist Is Studying an Adaptive Change in Males and Females

question 35

Multiple Choice

A biologist is studying an adaptive change in males and females that leads to an increased ability to secure a mate.Based on this information you would conclude that he or she is studying which of the following?

• A)Conditioned selection
• B)Fixed action selection
• C)Unconditioned selection
• D)Reciprocal selection
• E)Sexual selection

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