How Do Altruistic Behaviours Arise Through Natural Selection

question 34

Multiple Choice

How do altruistic behaviours arise through natural selection?

• A) Altruistic behaviours lower stress in populations, which increases the survivability of all the members of the population.
• B) The altruist is appreciated by other members of the population because its survivability has been enhanced by virtue of its risky behaviour.
• C) Animals that perform altruistic acts are allowed by their population to breed more, thereby passing on their behaviour genes to future generations.
• D) By his or her actions, the altruist increases the likelihood that some of its genes will be passed on to the next generation.

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