Which Type of Selection Can Affect the Distribution of a Quantitative

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which type of selection can affect the distribution of a quantitative trait?

• A) Directional selection
• B) Disruptive selection
• C) Stabilizing selection
• D) Directional selection and Disruptive selection
• E) All of these

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distinguishing traits, qualities, or properties of an object, person, or thing.

Statocysts

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