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Chapter 53.12, Problem 1LO
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To determine: The meaning of term altruism and also explain its benefits.
Introduction: Altruism is naturally favored and is a subject of research for the evolutionary biologists. It is one of the most misinterpreted behaviors in earlier times as it was thought to be evolved for the good of the species.
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