Question 5

(Multiple Choice)

A researcher examined the fitness of a trait in a population and plotted the data below. Which of the following is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from these data?
A researcher examined the fitness of a trait in a population and plotted the data below. Which of the following is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from these data?   A) Trait value B is the optimal trait value B) Fitness is frequency-dependent C) Disruptive selection is acting on trait value C D) Kin selection explains why the fitness of trait value A is lower than the fitness of trait value C E) Trait value C will increase in the population


A) Trait value B is the optimal trait value
B) Fitness is frequency-dependent
C) Disruptive selection is acting on trait value C
D) Kin selection explains why the fitness of trait value A is lower than the fitness of trait value C
E) Trait value C will increase in the population

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