If the Tallest and Shortest Individuals of a Population of Humans

question 20

Multiple Choice

If the tallest and shortest individuals of a population of humans do not survive and reproduce as well as the individuals of "average" height, which type of selection would most likely result?

• A) Artificial selection
• B) Stabilizing selection
• C) Directional selection
• D) Disruptive selection

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