Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Hidden variation is not always present in continuously evolving traits.
• B) Selection causes genotypic frequencies to reach equilibrium in one generation, and the distribution of phenotypes does not change.
• C) Selection can lead to cumulative, long-term change.
• D) Genetic variation is always expressed as phenotypic variation.

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