In a 2003 Study Looking at Histocompatibility Complex Genes, Symmetry

question 133

Multiple Choice

In a 2003 study looking at histocompatibility complex genes, symmetry, and body scent attractiveness in men and women researchers asked 200 males and females to provide a blood sample to assess their major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene, then to sleep a new clean T-shirt for two nights. Researchers also took photos of the males and females to document left- and right-side body symmetry. When the participants were asked about attractiveness, their answers indicated that the:

• A) men preferred T-shirts from women with similar MHC.
• B) men preferred T-shirts from women with dissimilar MHC.
• C) women preferred T-shirts from men with similar MHC.
• D) tmen preferred T-shirts from asymmetrical women.

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