Question

Organisms participate in group behaviors in order to survive. Which statement best describes how this relates to reproduction?

A. Increased chances of reproduction means increased chances of the individual's survival.
B. Increased chances of survival means increased chances of successful reproduction.
C. The offspring of individuals that reproduce outside of a group are more likely to survive.
D. Individuals that survive outside of a group are more likely to reproduce.​

Answer 1

B. Increased chances of survival means increased chances of successful reproduction.

Organisms that participate in group behaviors, such as hunting or socializing, often have an increased chance of survival compared to those that live in isolation. This increased chance of survival leads to increased opportunities for successful reproduction, as individuals that survive longer have more opportunities to mate and produce offspring. Therefore, group behaviors can be seen as a means to an end of successful reproduction, rather than an end in and of themselves.