Which of the Following Is an Example of Stabilizing Selection

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of stabilizing selection on size?

• A) Both small and large individuals survive, but medium individuals die off.
• B) Only large individuals survive, thus stabilizing the species in the next generation.
• C) The proportion of small and large individuals remains the same.
• D) Large and small individuals are selected against to a similar degree.

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