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San Francisco asked in Science & MathematicsBiology · 1 decade ago

What is the word that describes an organism's genetic obligation to protect its kin?

I cant remember.... it's a biological term

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from basic biology

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  • DrJ
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    There could be a number of terms. One is selfish behavior.... protecting one's DNA. Another is kin selection.... which is a process.

    Source(s): Emeritus Biology Professor
  • rjun
    1 decade ago

    i would like to know that too

  • Jacob M
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    instincts

    Source(s): thats probably wrong
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