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The theory of kin selection predicts that even distantly related individuals will help each other, or be altruistic, no matter the cost.

a. True
b. False

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Answer:

The correct answer is:

b. False

Step-by-step explanation:

The theory of kin selection was proposed in 1960s by the British evolutionary biologist William D. Hamilton. The author developed a formula in which according to the degree of relatedness the donor will suffer the consequences or he will sacrifice himself in order to help the relative. He explains also about the way in which altruism evolves depending on the donor cost, that it should be less, and the benefit of the receptor that it should be higher.

In his formula, it is possible to appreciate this information in a clearer way

r × B > C

r represents the relatedness, B the benefit of the receptor and C the cost that the donor must pay.

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