Which of the Following Statements About Natural Selection Is NOT

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about natural selection is NOT true?

• A) Natural selection operates directly on genetic variety.
• B) Natural selection is the sum of environmental forces that conditions the survival of particular phenotypes.
• C) Natural selection operates with respect to specific environments.
• D) Natural selection is responsible for the maintenance of sickle hemoglobin polymorphism.
• E) Natural selection was first scientifically described by Darwin and Wallace.

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