In the section "Investigating Life: Size Matters in Fishing Frenzy", historically fishermen kept larger fish and left smaller juvenile fish. Over time the average size of the fish would
A. increase by natural selection.
B. decrease by genetic drift.
C. decrease by natural selection.
D. increase by genetic drift.
E. remain unchanged.
Answer: C. decrease by natural selection.
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