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wenmo

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on: Jun 19, 2018
Which statement best reflects the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) theory of sexual selection?
 
  a. People tend to choose mates with similar MHC genotypes to prevent their offspring from acquiring autoimmune disorders.
  b. People tend to choose mates with similar MHC genotypes to increase the immune capacity of their offspring.
  c. People tend to choose mates with different MHC genotypes to prevent their offspring from acquiring autoimmune disorders.
  d. People tend to choose mates with different MHC genotypes to increase the immune capacity of their offspring.

Question 2

In a study where participants rated the pleasantness of T-shirt odors, what gene alleles influenced their odor preference?
 
  a. serotonin transporter
  b. major histocompatibility complex
  c. blood type
  d. phosphatase enzyme


jrpg123456

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
b


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