Question

which of the following is a type of natural selection for a polygenic trait?
select all that apply
a disruptive selection
b artificial selection
c directional selection
d stabilizing selection

Explanation:

Disruptive, directional, and stabilizing selection are three main types of natural selection that act on polygenic traits (traits controlled by multiple genes with continuous variation). Artificial selection is human-driven, not natural selection.

Answer:

a. disruptive selection, c. directional selection, d. stabilizing selection