Artificial Selection

Question 1

inclusive fitness

Answer 1

statistical association of altruistic genotypes
- kinship or repeated interaction with relatives

Question 2

Kin Selection

Answer 2

self- sacrificing behaviours should be selected again
eg assisting in care of siblings rather than reproducing, ant work and queen

Question 3

Prisoner’s dilemma
Green beard genes

Answer 3

1. do you share food with someone if they dont share with you? repeated interactios, everyone shares
2. sign that tells others are altruistic, reciprocal altruism

Question 4

Group Selection

Answer 4

1. adaptations that benefit the group
2. individuals follow a common code demonstrating good behaviours for the good of the group

Question 5

Three social behaviours

Answer 5

1. mutual benefit
2. altruism
3. selfishness

Question 6

greenbeard allele

Answer 6

Dawkins, an allele that allows individuals to recognise green beards on others and grow one themselves.
e.g. amoebae signal each other when short of food, they have csA allele that can recognise this trait.

Question 7

Artificial selection

Answer 7

eg pigeons
1. Darwin saw they scrutinise and select desirable traits
2. these are passed on
3. farmers plant seeds from largest tomatos