Disruptive Selection Operates Whenever

question 75

Multiple Choice

Disruptive selection operates whenever

• A) natural selection is disrupted by genetic drift.
• B) there is a balanced gene pool.
• C) only the smallest individuals survive.
• D) both extremes of the phenotype are more successful.

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