In a species, the weight of newborn ranges from 2 to 5 kg. 97% of the newborn with an…
Biology · NEET · NTA Exams — Evolution
In a species, the weight of newborn ranges from 2 to 5 kg. 97% of the newborn with an average weight between 3 to 3.3 kg survive whereas 99% of the infants born with weight from 2 to 2.5 kg or 4.5 to 5 kg die. Which type of selection process is taking place?
- Directional Selection
- Stabilizing Selection
- Disruptive Selection
- Cyclical Selection
Answer
(B) Stabilizing Selection
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