Question

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. Directional selection can be distinguished from disruptive selection by _______.

a. the elimination of extreme variations of traits
b. selection for two extreme variations of a trait
c. the preservation of gene frequencies
d. selection for one extreme variation of a trait

Answer 1

The answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. Directional selection can be distinguished from disruptive selection by the elimination of extreme variations of traits. Directional selection is a natural selection where an extreme phenotype is favored than others.