The Frequency Increase of Dark Phenotypes in Response to Increased

question 46

Multiple Choice

The frequency increase of dark phenotypes in response to increased pollution is called

• A) genetic drift.
• B) founder effect.
• C) industrial melanism.
• D) assortative mating.
• E) stabilizing selection.

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