Both extremes of an array of phenotypes are favored in _____ .  

A.  directional selection
B.  genetic drift
C.  gene flow
D.  disruptive selection
E.  stabilizing selection


D.  disruptive selection

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following represents an early

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A transfer RNA (tRNA) carries

a. the mRNA transcript to the ribosome b. the proper amino acid to the ribosome c. the stop codon to the ribosome d. RNA polymerase to the ribosome

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