Question 6

(Multiple Choice)

Egg laying in fruit flies can be triggered (induced) when males transfer their sperm to females. Which of the following is a selective advantage of induced egg laying for the male flies?


A) The males do not have to produce as much sperm.
B) More eggs can be fertilized.
C) A male fly's sperm is more likely to be used for fertilization.
D) Less time and energy is expended by the male.

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