Assortative mating is when
A) Parents dissimilar in genetically influenced characterised tend to mate
B) Parents with complimentary genetics tend to mate
C) Parents similar in genetically influenced characteristics tend to mate
D) parents undergo screening to ensure good genetics before mating

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Assortative mating refers to the tendency for individuals with similar genetically influenced characteristics to preferentially mate with each other. This can result in offspring with traits that are more extreme than would be expected if random mating occurred.

Assortative Mating Is When