The Fact That Genes Associated with Altruism Are Favored by Natural

question 70

Multiple Choice

The fact that genes associated with altruism are favored by natural selection if they lead to the reproductive success of an altruist's closest relatives is called _____.

• A) ​the theory of inclusive fitness
• B) ​survival of the fittest
• C) ​evolution
• D) ​inbreeding
• E) ​selective mating

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