Selection acts more strongly on men than on women because __________.
A)women have greater variability in reproduction
B)men have greater variability in reproduction
C)men are larger than women
D)men die sooner than women

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Men have greater variability in reproduction because of their ability to father multiple offspring in a short period of time, while women are limited by the length of pregnancy and lactation. This increased variability in reproductive success means that selection has a stronger impact on men's traits and behaviors related to reproduction.

Selection Acts More Strongly on Men Than on Women Because