Which Type of Selection Is Most Likely to Result in an Evolutionary

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Multiple Choice

Which type of selection is most likely to result in an evolutionary trend?

• A) Stabilizing
• B) Directional
• C) Disruptive
• D) Purifying
• E) None of the above; selection cannot result in evolutionary trends.

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