As the Degree of Genetic Relatedness Decreases from 0

question 379

Multiple Choice

As the degree of genetic relatedness decreases from 0.5 (e.g., siblings, parents) to 0.25 (e.g., half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews) to 0.125 (e.g., cousins, children of half-siblings) , there is a concomitant ________________.

• A)decrease in altruism
• B)increase in altruism
• C)decrease in kin selection
• D)increase in cooperation

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