This graph shows both human birth weight and

newborn infant mortality. The most common birth
weight is between seven and eight pounds. Human
birth weight seems to be an example of
a. directional selection.
b. stabilizing selection.
c. sexual selection.
d. disruptive selection.
e. artificial selection.


Answer: b

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