If an individual for whatever reason cannot pass on its genes to offspring, the best alternative is to show altruism to
A) relatives.
B) strangers.
C) neighbors.
D) other species.
E) competitors.

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Altruism towards relatives (such as siblings, nieces or nephews) increases the likelihood of passing on shared genes through indirect fitness. This is known as kin selection and is a common way for genes to persist in populations.

If an Individual for Whatever Reason Cannot Pass on Its