Altruistic Behavior Between Closely Related Animals Is Selected for Because

question 24

Multiple Choice

Altruistic behavior between closely related animals is selected for because it:

• A)Reduces fights between species
• B)Ensures the survival of the altruistic individual
• C)Increases the frequency of the altruistic individual's genes in the next generation
• D)Forces the individuals to cooperate with one another
• E)It only increases the survival of the non-altruistic individual

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