Question

multiple choice question
which type of selection favors individuals at one extreme of a phenotypic range who have greater reproductive success in a particular environment?
balancing selection
disruptive selection
directional selection
stabilizing selection

Explanation:

Directional selection favors individuals at one extreme of a phenotypic range for greater reproductive success in a particular environment. Balancing selection maintains multiple alleles in a population. Disruptive selection favors individuals at both extremes. Stabilizing selection favors the intermediate phenotype.

Answer:

C. Directional selection