The fact that genes associated with altruism are favored by natural selection if they lead to the reproductive success of
an altruist’s closest relatives is called _____.
a. the theory of inclusive fitness
b. survival of the fittest
c. evolution
d. inbreeding
e. selective mating
ANSWER: a
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