Which of the Following is a Logical Consequence of Disruptive

Question

Which of the following is a logical consequence of disruptive selection?
A) Intermediate trait values in a population will decline in frequency.
B) Frequency-dependent selection will be strong on traits.
C) Trait variation in the population will decline.
D) Traits will become less adaptive.
E) Sexual selection will be weak in the population.

Accepted Answer

Disruptive selection favors individuals at both extremes of a trait distribution over those with intermediate trait values, leading to a decline in the frequency of intermediate traits in the population.