Which of the Following Is an Example That Results from Directional

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example that results from directional selection?

• A)The birth weight at which newborn humans are most likely to survive and the average weight of newborn humans are about the same.
• B)There is an increase in antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
• C)There is an increase in the number of different breeds of dog.
• D)Garter snakes with different coloration patterns behave differently when threatened.

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