NEET2019Zoology-Evolution
NEET 2019 Zoology Natural Selection MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
In a species, the weight of newborn ranges from 2 to 5 kg. 97% of the newborn with an average weight between 3 to 3.3 kg survive whereas 99% of the infants born with weights from 2 to 2.5 kg or 4.5 to 5 kg die. Which type of selection process is taking place?
A
Disruptive selection
B
Cyclical selection
C
Directional selection
D
Stabilizing selection
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Stabilizing selection favors the average individuals in a population. In this case, newborns with average weight have higher survival rates.
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