The gender of an American alligator is determined by the temperature at which the egg incubates. A temperature of 34°C and higher produces male offspring, while a temperature closer to 30°C produces female offspring.
Which statement best explains gender determination in American alligator offspring?
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The gender of the offspring is determined to keep an even number of males and females in the American alligator population.
The gender of the offspring is determined to keep an even number of males and females in the American alligator population.
The gender of the offspring is determined to ensure a large number of mature females in the American alligator population.
The gender of the offspring is determined to ensure a large number of mature females in the American alligator population.
The gender of the offspring is determined as a result of environmental and not genetic factors.
The gender of the offspring is determined as a result of environmental and not genetic factors.
The gender of the offspring is determined as a result of genetic and not environmental factors.
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