In a Population of Mice, the Average Survival Rates of Individuals

question 229

Multiple Choice

In a population of mice, the average survival rates of individuals of varying sizes were assayed and are shown in the table. Assume that body size is at least partially heritable.Assuming that all other aspects are independent of size, this population is most likely experiencing ______ selection, and the variation in the population should _______over many generations.

• A) directional; increase
• B) directional; decrease
• C) stabilizing; increase
• D) stabilizing; decrease
• E) diversifying; increase

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