Chapter 19: Q. 10 (page 484)
What is assortative mating?
a. when individuals mate with those who are similar to themselves
b. when individuals mate with those who are dissimilar to themselves
c. when individuals mate with those who are the most fit in the population
d. when individuals mate with those who are least fit in the population
Short Answer
Correct option is (a) when individuals mate with those who are similar to themselves shows positive assortative mating.