How Could the Number of Gametes Produced Relate to a Reproductive

question 17

Multiple Choice

How could the number of gametes produced relate to a reproductive success differential in males?

• A) Males only produce a limited number of sperm; therefore, males that are choosy about their mates will have greater reproductive success.
• B) Males that reproduce with more than one female will have greater opportunities for success because they attempt to fertilize multiple eggs.
• C) Males chosen for reproduction by a females will have higher reproductive success because large numbers of eggs result in much higher probabilities of fertilization.
• D) Males chosen by multiple females could have much higher reproductive success because of the large number of sperm produced by the male.

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