Some species, like bees, are haplodiploid: females are diploid and produced from fertilized eggs, while males are haploid and produced from unfertilized eggs. With reference to Hamilton's rule, explain why altruistic behaviours (e.g., forgoing reproduction to care for siblings), are observed more often in female bees than in females of diploid insects. [Your answer should be 2-4 sentences.]

Some species, like bees, are haplodiploid: females are diploid and produced from fertilized eggs, while males are haploid and produced from unfertilized eggs. With reference to Hamilton's rule, explain why altruistic behaviours (e.g., forgoing reproduction to care for siblings), are observed more often in female bees than in females of diploid insects. [Your answer should be 2-4 sentences.]

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Meiosis: The Cellular Basis Of Sexual Reproduction

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