Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Chapter 22, Problem 1GFO
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The consequences of son preference on the sex ratios of some countries such as China.
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Parent’s preference for sons is very common in East Asian countries through South Asia, to Middle East Asia and North Africa. They also continue the family line and they generally take charge for the care of parents in old age and illness.
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