The form of natural selection that leads to an increase in the frequency of alleles which promote the fitness of genetic relatives is called ________.
A) direct selection
B) indirect selection
C) inclusive selection
D) kin selection

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Kin selection is the form of natural selection that leads to an increase in the frequency of alleles which promote the fitness of genetic relatives. It explains why organisms are often altruistic towards their close relatives, as they share a large proportion of their genes. Direct selection and indirect selection do not specifically focus on the promotion of fitness in genetic relatives, and inclusive selection is not a recognized term in the field of evolutionary biology.

The Form of Natural Selection That Leads to an Increase