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To explain: The effects of sexual selection on different aspects like human behavior, physiology, and morphology.
Introduction: Sexual selection in humans was first suggested by Charles Darwin. He told that sexual selection refers to advantage of certain individuals among the population for the selection of the mate and reproduction. There are several theories for and against this hypothesis. The presence of many functional traits, which does not have any link with survival, is thought to be associated with sexual selection.
To explain: The alternative hypothesis and determining factors for a correct theory to explain the preferences of mate in humans.
Introduction: Morphological appearance also plays direct role in reproduction apart from primary sexual traits. Sexual selection is a type of selection where mates compete for the individual of the same sex which is advantageous among the population for the better selection of fittest individuals.
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