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In Cases Where Selection Consistently Favors a Higher (Or Lower)value

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In cases where selection consistently favors a higher (or lower) value of a trait or phenotype,the result over time is a change in the average value of a trait in the population.This mode of selection is known as ________.


A) directional selection
B) stabilizing selection
C) disruptive selection
D) selection gradient

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