In evolutionary models, where each individual reproduces in proportion to its average payoff, if cooperators are perfectly distinguishable from defectors, then
A)Cooperators are destined for extinction
B)Defectors are destined for extinction
C)An equilibrium will result with more than half of the population being defectors
D)There will be no change in the population proportions from the starting point

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If cooperators are perfectly distinguishable from defectors, cooperators can preferentially interact with each other, leading to a higher average payoff for cooperators and thus a higher reproduction rate, potentially driving defectors to extinction.

In Evolutionary Models, Where Each Individual Reproduces in Proportion to Its