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.
ANSWER:
d
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