Multiple Choice
In a very large population, a quantitative trait has the following distribution pattern. If there is no gene flow, the curve shifts to the left or to the right, and the population size consequently increases over successive generations, which of the following is most likely occurring?
A) immigration or emigration
B) directional selection
C) disruptive selection
D) genetic drift
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