In a population of birds, brightly colored males and very dull males survive best. Which type of selection is this, and what is most likely true about the proportion of males of intermediate coloring? (1 point)
COURSE TOOLS
• Stabilizing; males of intermediate coloring make up the greatest part of the population.
• Directional; males of intermediate coloring make up the greatest part of the population.
• Disruptive; males of intermediate coloring make up a small part of the population.
• Directional; males of intermediate coloring make up a small part of the population.
The correct answer is: Disruptive; males of intermediate coloring make up a small part of the population.
Natural Selection Unit Test
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Question
Which action an example of genetic modification (creating GMOs)?(1 point)
Responses
breeding dogs for specific traits like size, coat color, and temperament
breeding dogs for specific traits like size, coat color, and temperament
selecting fruit that is fleshy with small seeds and planting those the following season
selecting fruit that is fleshy with small seeds and planting those the following season
making crops that are resistant to pesticides and insects
making crops that are resistant to pesticides and insects
raising animals via animal husbandry for food purposes