Trivers' theory of parental investment predicts that the sex that invests more in its offspring will have evolved to be more
A) attentive to the needs of its relatives.
B) caring and compassionate about others.
C) discriminating in selecting its mating partner.
D) likely to pass its genes on to the next generation.

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Trivers' theory of parental investment states that the sex that invests more in its offspring will be more discriminating in selecting its mating partner. This is because there is a higher cost associated with the investment of time and energy in offspring, and therefore, the sex making the investment must be careful in its choice of mate to ensure that the offspring will have the best chance of survival and reproductive success.

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