Which Type of Natural Selection Would Favor the Norm of a Population

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which type of natural selection would favor the norm of a population and select against extremes?

• A) stabilizing selection
• B) directional selection
• C) disruptive selection
• D) individual selection
• E) unnatural selection

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