When might unrelated individuals engage in apparently altruistic acts?

A. If they are trying to mate with each other.
B. If they are unselfish individuals.
C. If the altruism is likely to be reciprocated.
D. If the act benefits their population.
E. Unrelated individuals never perform apparently altruistic acts.


C. If the altruism is likely to be reciprocated.

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