Question
Biology Question on evolution and natural selection
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
Directional Selection
B
Stabilizing Selection
C
Disruptive Selection
D
Cyclical Selection
Answer
Stabilizing Selection
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) :Stabilizing Selection