MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 5. Origin and Evolution of Life
Which one of the following is NOT a character of disruptive natural selection?
- A More number of individuals acquire peripheral value at ends of distribution curve.
- B Two peaks are formed in distribution of traits.
- C It tends to favour the intermediate forms.
- D Nature selects extreme phenotypes.
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Correct Answer
(C) It tends to favour the intermediate forms.
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In Disruptive natural selection, extreme phenotypes are selected, and intermediates are eliminated. Intermediate forms are favoured in stabilising natural selection.
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