[Campbell Biology P.535] According to the 'Study Tip' table, which of the following is a dis... | Practice Question

According to the 'Study Tip' table, which of the following is a distinguishing feature of balancing selection?

  • A: Leads to the adaptation of a population to its environment.
  • B: Involves random changes in allele frequencies.
  • C: Maintains two or more phenotypes in a population.
  • D: Involves the movement of alleles between populations.

Explanation

The table entry for 'Balancing selection' explicitly states its distinguishing feature as 'Maintains two or more phenotypes in a population; includes frequency-dependent selection and heterozygote advantage'.