_______ Selection Operates If Individuals Within a Population with the Smallest

question 52

Multiple Choice

_______ selection operates if individuals within a population with the smallest and largest body sizes have fewer offspring than those of average body size.

• A) Stabilizing
• B) Destabilizing
• C) Sexual
• D) Directional
• E) Disruptive

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Definitions:

Planned Economy

An economic system in which the government or a central authority makes all decisions regarding the production and distribution of goods and services.

Barter Economy

An economic system where goods and services are exchanged directly for other goods and services without the use of money.

Coincidence of Wants

A situation in a barter system where two parties each hold an item the other wants, enabling a direct exchange without money.

Medium of Exchange

A mediating tool or mechanism that assists in the buying, selling, or exchanging of items among individuals.