Which Statement Best Describes the Cost of Meiosis

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the cost of meiosis?

• A) Production of haploid gametes for sexual reproduction has a higher energy cost than direct production of diploid offspring.
• B) Males pass on only 75 percent of their genetic material through sexual reproduction rather than 100 percent through asexual reproduction.
• C) Sexual reproduction puts individuals at greater risk for predation.
• D) Females pass on only 50 percent of their DNA through sexual reproduction rather than 100 percent through asexual reproduction.
• E) Sexual reproduction results in fewer offspring than asexual reproduction.

Understand the essential elements of an experiment, including control groups, independent, and dependent variables.

Recognize common biases and errors in research and how they can be mitigated.

Appreciate the importance of operational definitions in psychological research.

Understand the ethical considerations and practices in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Conditioning Process

The method through which learning associations between stimuli or between a stimulus and a response are established.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without needing to be learned.

Comparator Model

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals compare their own outcomes with those of others to assess fairness and satisfaction.