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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is maleness a reproductive advantage?
(a) In homosexual relationships.
(b) In monogamous relationships.
(c) All the time, no matter what the relationship.
(d) In polygamous groups, such as monkeys.

2. What is the primary part in sexual reproduction?
(a) Killing genes that are not yours.
(b) Outcrossing genes.
(c) Combining all genes.
(d) Combining and outcrossing genes.

3. When it is difficult or costly for female birds to choose males, females will choose ___________.
(a) The prettiest beak.
(b) The male with the nicest wing span.
(c) Based on ornamentation.
(d) Based on having the most food.

4. What does sex do to the genome of humans and other organisms?
(a) Makes stronger genes.
(b) Decreases randomness of the genome.
(c) Increases randomness of the genome.
(d) Causes too much risk in the genes.

5. Who directly advocated for polygamy in early societies?
(a) Government groups.
(b) Kings and queens.
(c) Pagan groups.
(d) Religious groups.

Short Answer Questions

1. Natural selection is a prerequisite of __________.

2. Why does this organism present a mystery to the question of reproduction?

3. What do the females of this same group prefer?

4. Who cannot compete with males?

5. What was the 16th century cleric known for besides his scientific theories?

(see the answer key)

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