In ____ Selection, Individuals with a Phenotype near the Mean

question 14

Multiple Choice

In ____ selection, individuals with a phenotype near the mean are favored over those at the phenotypic extremes.

• A) natural
• B) disruptive
• C) stabilizing
• D) directional
• E) frequency-dependent

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Definitions:

Paralysis

A medical condition where a person experiences loss of muscle function in part of their body.

Incisors

The front teeth in mammals that are primarily used for cutting food.

Bicuspids

Also known as premolars, these are types of teeth located between the canines and molars, used for grinding food.

Molars

Molars are large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth, used primarily for grinding food.