Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Produce an African

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to produce an African butterfly species in the wild whose members have one of two strikingly different colour patterns?

• A)artificial selection
• B)directional selection
• C)stabilizing selection
• D)disruptive selection
• E)sexual selection

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Quantitative Trait

A phenotype that can be measured and is influenced by the combined effects of multiple genes and environmental factors.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Genetic Variation

The differences in DNA sequences among individuals in a population, which can lead to variations in physical appearance, behavior, and susceptibility to diseases.

Eukaryotes

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