Which of the Following Is an Example of Directional Selection

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of directional selection?

• A) Both small and large individuals survive.
• B) Only large individuals survive.
• C) The proportion of small and large individuals remains the same.
• D) Neither small nor large individuals survive.

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