A researcher suggests that women prefer men who have allele X for some gene compared to men who have allele Y. What do you expect about this gene?

A. Allele Y will be more common in women than men.
B. The gene codes for a sexual characteristic.
C. Allele X is more common in men in all cultures.
D. It is subject to sexual selection.


Answer: D

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