Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0135188741
ISBN 13: 978-0-13518-874-3

Chapter 51 - 51.4 - Concept Check - Page 1160: 2

Answer

Sibling organisms will share some genes. By aiding the survival of a sibling's offspring, the organism is promoting the survival of any genes they have in common with these family members.

Work Step by Step

Though the exact number of shared genes will be variable, siblings (and the offspring of siblings) are genetically very close to one another.
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