Selection that shifts the mean of a continuous trait (e.g., body size) toward one extreme is
- Acheck_circle
Directional
- B
Random
- C
Disruptive
- D
Stabilizing
Explanation
Directional selection: one extreme is favored, mean shifts in that direction.
Variations in Populations
AP Biology· difficulty 3/5
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