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Factors Affecting Biological Diversity — Quiz

Question 7 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Biology in the Living Earth

Which of these can result in a population looking more similar over time and can be described as selection against both extremes of a trait?

Answer
A
directional selection
B
stabilizing selection
C
species selection
D
disruptive selection

Explanation

Stabilizing selection favors individuals with intermediate trait values and selects against individuals at both extremes. Over generations, this can make the population more similar because fewer individuals have extreme traits. The correct choice is stabilizing selection.

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