In a forest, trees that get more sunlight grow taller than other nearby trees.  This is a form of ______  

A.  natural selection.
B.  directional selection.
C.  artificial selection.
D.  disruptive selection.
E.  stabilizing selection.


B.  directional selection.

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a. receptacle. b. ovule. c. style. d. stigma. e. anther.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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