The Term Kin Selection Was First Used By

question 12

Multiple Choice

The term kin selection was first used by:

• A) Dawkins
• B) Trivers
• C) Maynard-Smith
• D) Hamilton

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Definitions:

Nitrification

A microbiological process by which ammonia is oxidized to nitrate ions, an essential step in the nitrogen cycle.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into a form usable by plants, often facilitated by bacteria.

Assimilation

The process by which living organisms integrate nutrients from their environment into their own biological processes.

Assimilation

The process by which living organisms integrate nutrients from their environment to carry out biological functions.