Question

in which type of selection does a change in the environment favor the survival and reproduction of individuals exhibiting one type of extreme phenotype in a population?
o stabilizing selection
o frequency - dependent selection
disru ve or diversifying selection
o directional selection

Explanation:

• Stabilizing selection: Favors the average phenotype, reducing variation.
• Frequency - dependent selection: Fitness depends on phenotype frequency.
• Disruptive or diversifying selection: Favors extreme phenotypes at both ends.
• Directional selection: Favors one extreme phenotype.

Answer:

Directional selection.