Chapter 51.4, Problem 2CC

Summary Introduction

To determine: The justification of the concept of the indirect selection of the genes in an individual, due to the help and aid to the offspring of its sibling.

Concept introduction: The survival of the species depends upon the principles of the “altruistic behavior” and the “inclusive fitness” in the species. The altruistic behavior includes the volunteering of species of animals in assisting other individuals of the same race to raise progeny by mating. These species provide food to the other individuals in the species leading to their survival and mating. It is studied under the kin selection theory.