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    Exam 4: Population Genetics and Natural Selection
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    In a Population of Birds, the Average Beak Size Is
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In a Population of Birds, the Average Beak Size Is

Question 9

Question 9

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In a population of birds, the average beak size is selected against and the large and small sized beaks are selected for. This is an example of


A) directional selection.
B) disruptive selection.
C) stabilizing selection.
D) natural selection.
E) balanced polymorphism.

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