Imagine That a Mutation for Red Eye Color Becomes Very

question 22

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a mutation for red eye color becomes very common in a population of flies because female flies in this population prefer to mate with red -eyed males. This is an example of

• A) directional selection.
• B) stabilizing selection.
• C) disruptive selection.
• D) sexual selection.
• E) genetic drift.

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