Which Type of Selection Would Lead to Two Distinct Phenotypes

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which type of selection would lead to two distinct phenotypes?

• A) stabilizing selection
• B) phenotype selection
• C) fitness selection
• D) disruptive selection
• E) directional selection

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke.

Pneumonia

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus, causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.

Accidents

Unplanned and unexpected events that cause injury or damage, typically occurring due to a lack of caution or unforeseen circumstances.

Old Age

The latter stage of the human lifespan, characterized by declines in physical and sometimes cognitive function, and often involving retirement from work and increased health care needs.