MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 5. Origin and Evolution of Life
Given below are two statements.
Statement I - In disruptive natural selection individuals acquire peripheral character value at both the ends of distribution curve.
Statement II - Industrial melanism is an example of disruptive selection.
In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below:
- A Both statement I and statement II are correct.
- B Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
- C Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
- D Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
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Detailed explanation
Industrial melanism is an example of directional selection.
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