Over Time, Average Phenotypes Become Less Common and the Population

question 7

Multiple Choice

Over time, average phenotypes become less common and the population becomes phenotypically more diverse as a result of ________ selection.

• A) bimodal
• B) directional
• C) disruptive
• D) stabilizing
• E) disjointed

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