Which of the following does NOT accurately represent a portion of the argument in support of differences in gamete production being the basis for different male and female mating strategies?
A) A female will likely maximize her reproductive success by finding the best-quality male to fertilize the limited number of eggs she produces.
B) A female's reproductive success is expected to increase by mating with more than one male.
C) A male's reproductive success is predicted to increase with the number of mates he acquires.
D) Females produce a small number of large, energetically expensive eggs, males produce millions of small, relatively inexpensive sperm.

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The argument in support of differences in gamete production as the basis for different mating strategies typically posits that females, with their limited number of eggs, would benefit more from being choosy about mates to ensure the quality of offspring, rather than increasing the number of mates. This contrasts with males, who can potentially increase their reproductive success by mating with multiple females due to their abundant sperm. Choice B suggests a strategy that contradicts the typical argument based on gamete production differences.

Which of the Following Does NOT Accurately Represent a Portion