In Most Species the _______ Invests Most of the Energy

question 36

Multiple Choice

In most species the _______ invests most of the energy in raising the young and the _______ chooses the mate.

• A)male; female
• B)female; male
• C)male; male
• D)female; female
• E)They both invest energy equally in raising the young and mate choice is random.

---

Definitions:

Iodoethane

An organoiodine compound with the formula C2H5I, used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis.

Ethoxide

Ethoxide refers to the anion or salt derived from ethanol, typically found in reactions as a strong base or nucleophile.

Iodobutane

An organoiodine compound with the formula C4H9I, used in organic synthesis as a source of iodide.

Major Organic Product

The primary product formed in the largest quantity during an organic chemical reaction, often the focus of synthesis efforts.