Genes that support altruistic behavior will be more likely to be passed on when the benefit and degree of relationship are _____ the cost.
A) equal to
B) higher than
C) lower than
D) not equal to

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Genes that support altruistic behavior will be more likely to be passed on when the benefit and degree of relationship are higher than the cost. This is because the individual is more likely to act altruistically if the benefit to their recipient (who shares their genes) is greater than the cost to themselves. Therefore, if the benefit is higher than the cost, the individual is more likely to act altruistically and the genes that support this behavior will be more likely to be passed on.

Genes That Support Altruistic Behavior Will Be More Likely to Be