Why are the data shown in Figure 17.7 below consistent, but not conclusive of runaway sexual selection?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
The good genes hypothesis predicts a similar genetic correlation between male trait and female preference.

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Sarcoplasmic reticulum stores what?

What will be an ideal response?

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A testcross with a heterozygous dominant individual will yield only heterozygous dominant offspring

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Aneuploidies for the sex chromosomes are more viable because:a

they carry less information than most chromosomes. b. of a lack crossing-over between the X and the Y. c. they are smaller than most chromosomes. d. their information is carried on other chromosomes. e. of dosage compensation.

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