Multiple choice

Human population generally have tendency for which of the following types of mating?

  1. Random mating

  2. Negative assortative mating

  3. Positive assortative mating

  4. Zero assortative mating
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

People most often select mates who are similar to themselves in terms of traits that can be readily observed and discriminated. For instance, tall people usually mate with tall people. Genotypically similar people more often mate with each other.

Keep practicing — related questions