The Principle of Kin Selection Is Based on the Assumption

question 17

Multiple Choice

The principle of kin selection is based on the assumption that

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

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