Refer to Figure 45

question 68

Multiple Choice

Refer to Figure 45.5. Which of the statements below about sex-specific behaviors in Anolis carolinensis lizards is NOT correct?

• A)If Anolis carolinensis female lizards are housed in a laboratory under a spring light-dark cycle, they prepare for reproduction and 80% of the individuals have active egg follicles in the ovary.
• B)In Anolis carolinensis lizards, if a single male is added to an all-female population under a spring light-dark cycle, then 100% have active egg follicles.
• C)In Anolis carolinensis lizards, if a group of males is added to an all-female population, males become more interested in fighting than in mating and do not court.
• D)If the courtship stimulus is not present, then ovarian development rate increases in Anolis carolinensis lizards.
• E)In Anolis carolinensis lizards, castrated males, which do not produce testosterone, have no effect on rates of ovarian development in females.

Understand the attributes of strong critical thinking as they apply to writing.

Comprehend the process and benefits of revision and self-regulation in writing.

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Familiarize with evaluation criteria for written argumentation.

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