Evolutionary theorists have argued that it is in our genetic self-interest to be altruistic because
A. it perfectly matches the premise of survival of the fittest.
B. helping our kin may allow our genes to be passed along.
C. the more we help, the better spouse we will attain.
D. chromosome 13 has been found to have a specific "helping gene."
Answer: B
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