Zoology 3 Views 1 Answers
An ecosystem undergoes a sudden drastic change that now favors organisms with an extreme phenotype. Which one of the following is true for such an ecosystem? A. Genetic drift B. Founder effect C. Artificial selection D. Disruptive selection E. Directional selection
An ecosystem undergoes a sudden drastic change that now favors organisms with an extreme phenotype. Which one of the following is true for such an ecosystem? A. Genetic drift B. Founder effect C. Artificial selection D. Disruptive selection E. Directional selection
Answered
When an extreme phenotype is favored, it is a form of directional selection, where the population shifts toward one extreme trait. This is a common response to environmental pressures. Therefore, the correct answer is E. Directional selection.
Did this page help you?
BNO Team