Why Is It Hypothesized That Sexual Selection Is Responsible for Most

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Multiple Choice

Why is it hypothesized that sexual selection is responsible for most of the variation seen in the human population?

• A)Because much of the variation is in visible characters.
• B)Because humans are not subject to natural selection.
• C)Because mutations are so rare in humans.
• D)Because mutations typically take place after reproduction has occurred.

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