From an evolutionary perspective, which mating pattern confers a higher fitness to a mammalian population: preferred mating between pairs whose MHC genes are most similar (S) or between those whose MHC genes are most dissimilar (D)? Write down D or S as your answer.

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Mating between animals whose MHC genes are different provides the population with the advantage of increased MHC polymorphism and a broader capability for adaptive immune responses to pathogens.

From an Evolutionary Perspective, Which Mating Pattern Confers a Higher