The use of a "recognition allele" to allow an individual to discriminate kin from nonkin differs from other proposed mechanisms primarily because it is proposed to be
A) a mechanism that will allow the individual to behave preferentially toward its kin.
B) dependent on learning.
C) genetically based.
D) present only in species with fairly sophisticated cognitive abilities.

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The key distinction of a "recognition allele" mechanism is that it is genetically based, allowing individuals to recognize kin through genetic markers rather than through learning, social interaction, or cognitive abilities.

The Use of a "Recognition Allele" to Allow an Individual