A woman would be inclined to find a male with a different ___ as more attractive because it would signal genetic ___.

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MHC (major histocompatibility complex) is a group of genes that play a crucial role in immunity. Research suggests that people are attracted to partners with different MHC genes, as this leads to greater genetic diversity in offspring and therefore, a stronger immune system. Additionally, if a woman were to choose a partner with similar MHC genes, this could lead to a higher risk of inbreeding and weaker immunity in offspring. Therefore, the best choice is A) MHC, dissimilarity.

A Woman Would Be Inclined to Find a Male with a Different