From a genetic viewpoint, it seems odd that anyone should give up their life for another person. But if that other person is a family member, it makes sense because of the concept of
A)dominant genes
B)kin selection
C)genetic determinism
D)reciprocal altruism
E)dominance hierarchy

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Kin selection is a concept in evolutionary biology where an organism acts in ways that increase the reproductive success of its relatives, even at a cost to its own survival and reproduction. This behavior is explained by the fact that relatives share a significant proportion of their genes, so helping relatives can indirectly spread an individual's genes to the next generation.

From a Genetic Viewpoint, It Seems Odd That Anyone Should