Question

Natural selection works directly on

A. specific alleles
B. the phenotype and indirectly on the genotype
C. the genotype and indirectly on the phenotype
D. gene pool

Answer 1

Natural selection works directly on the phenotype, but not the genotype.

Answer 2

B: the phenotype and indirectly on the genotype

Step-by-step explanation:

Individuals interaction with their environment and variation of genetic traits are the basis of natural selection, this is the reason why natural selection acts on the phenotype and indirectly on the heritable aspect.