Figure 18-3
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question 33

Multiple Choice

Figure 18-3
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s) .
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-The results in Figure 18-3 support the conclusion that:

• A) natural selection does not occur in guppies.
• B) natural selection can occur in guppies within a few generations.
• C) predation is not a selective force in determining the average size of guppies.
• D) male body weight increased proportionately more than female body weight.
• E) in the experimental setting, the guppies produced fewer, larger offspring.

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