A Type of Selection That Favors Altruism Directed Towards Relatives

question 5

Multiple Choice

A type of selection that favors altruism directed towards relatives is called

• A) kin selection.
• B) sexual selection.
• C) group selection.
• D) mate selection.

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Definitions:

Ocular Dominance Columns

Ocular dominance columns are stripes of neurons in the visual cortex of the brain that respond preferentially to input from one eye or the other, playing a role in the development of depth perception.

Cones

Cone cells are a type of photoreceptor in the retina that are responsible for color vision and are most effective in relatively bright light.

Visible Wavelengths

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, ranging approximately from 380 to 740 nanometers.

Inhibitory Area

A region in the nervous system that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing, reducing activity in neural circuits.