Which of the Following Assumptions Is the Principle of Kinship

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions is the principle of kinship selection is based on?

• A) Although it is sometimes beneficial to help our kin,we must focus primarily on helping ourselves if we are to survive.
• B) It is the survival of genes that matters most in evolution.
• C) We will help those who are likely to reciprocate that help,regardless of whether or not they are genetically related.
• D) Those who have the greatest reproductive fitness share more genes with their kin.

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