Generally, Around the Globe There Are 105 Boys Born for Every

Multiple Choice

Generally, around the globe there are 105 boys born for every 100 girls. However, recently in some countries, this ratio has been altered with a much larger proportion of boys being born. What is the primary reason for this shift to a higher proportion of male births?

A) The use of sex determination techniques
B) The practice of female infanticide
C) An increase in prenatal care for mothers
D) Genetic sex-related differences among racial/ethnic groups
E) A change in women's diets