Competition Between Individuals of the Same Species Can Have Effects

question 8

Multiple Choice

Competition between individuals of the same species can have effects on their ________.

• A) Survival
• B) Growth
• C) Reproduction
• D) Access to mates

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Genitalia

A condition where an individual's external genitalia do not appear clearly male or female, complicating sex determination at birth.

5-alpha Reductase Deficiency

A rare genetic condition where the body lacks or has insufficient amounts of the enzyme needed to convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, affecting male sexual development before birth and during puberty.

Dihydrotestosterone

A potent androgen hormone responsible for the development of male characteristics.

5-alpha Reductase Deficiency

A genetic condition that affects male sexual development, leading to atypical genitalia at birth.