Assortative mating is a phenomenon in which humans and animals:
A) mate with more than one partner to mask the paternity of the offspring.
B) mate randomly with others to increase genetic variation.
C) choose sexual partners based on their social status.
D) choose sexual partners who are similar to the individual doing the searching.
Answer: D
Rationale: In the human and animal kingdom, assortative mating refers to choosing sexual partners who are similar to the individual doing the searching.
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