Question

in which type of selection does the environment favor traits on the extreme ends of the spectrum of phenotypes in a population?
directional selection
stabilizing selection
frequency - dependent selection
disruptive or diversifying selection

Explanation:

• Directional selection: Favors one extreme phenotype.
• Stabilizing selection: Favors the intermediate phenotype.
• Frequency - dependent selection: Fitness of a phenotype depends on its frequency.
• Disruptive or diversifying selection: Favors phenotypes at both extreme ends of the spectrum.

Answer:

disruptive or diversifying selection