MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 139: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 139
4. Elephant seal males mate with multiple females each mating season, while females only have one mate each. What type of mating system is this?
- A. Polyandry
- B. Polygyny
- C. Monogamy
- D. Promiscuity
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Polygamy involves a male having exclusive relationships with several females (polygyny) or a female having exclusive relationships with several males (polyandry), choice (A). Monogamy, choice (C), consists of exclusive mating relationships. Promiscuity, choice (D), refers to a member of one sex mating with any member of the opposite sex.