The Coefficient of Relatedness (R) Is a Measure of

question 18

Multiple Choice

The coefficient of relatedness (r) is a measure of

• A) each individual's fitness benefits.
• B) the probability that two individuals acquire the same allele through descent from a common ancestor.
• C) the probability that two randomly chosen individuals share an allele.
• D) sibling relatedness.

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Definitions:

Major Formative Period

A critical time frame in an individual's life when significant growth, development, or change happens.

Child's Character

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