The Bird Who Gives an "Alarm Call" Upon Seeing a Predator

question 79

Multiple Choice

The bird who gives an "alarm call" upon seeing a predator and thereby puts itself at a greater risk of being eaten is engaging in:

• A)altruism.
• B)reciprocal altruism.
• C)kin selection.
• D)conformity.

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Definitions:

Heredity and Environment

The interplay between genetic inheritance from parents (heredity) and all external factors (environment) in determining the physical and behavioral traits of an organism.

Germ Cells

Specialized cells involved in sexual reproduction that give rise to gametes, such as sperm in males and eggs in females, carrying the genetic information to offspring.

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by the union of sperm and egg cells, representing the earliest stage of embryonic development.

Sickle-cell Anemia

A genetic disorder characterized by the production of abnormal, sickle-shaped red blood cells, leading to various health issues.