Different Types of Natural Selection Quiz

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    In which type of natural selection does the average trait remain unchanged?

    • Directional selection
    • Stabilizing selection
    • Disruptive selection
    • Sexual selection
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Put your skills to the test with the, "Different Types of Natural Selection Quiz! Explore the complex world of evolution and learn about the diverse range of forces that shape species' traits. This quiz offers insights into the complexities of natural selection's role in the evolution of species.

Join us to expand your understanding of evolutionary biology and witness the incredible ways in which nature crafts and diversifies life forms. Whether you're a biology enthusiast or simply curious about the forces driving species diversity, this quiz invites you to explore the wonders of natural selection. Happy quizzing!

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  • 2. 

    What type of natural selection involves competition for mates?

    • Directional selection

    • Stabilizing selection

    • Disruptive selection

    • Sexual selection

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  • 3. 

    What is the primary mechanism behind "sexual selection"?

    • Competition for resources

    • Competition for mates

    • Random mating

    • Mutation accumulation

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  • 4. 

    Which type of natural selection is common in stable environments?

    • Directional selection

    • Stabilizing selection

    • Disruptive selection

    • Speciation selection

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  • 5. 

    Which type of natural selection favors extreme traits?

    • Directional selection

    • Stabilizing selection

    • Disruptive selection

    • Random selection

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  • 6. 

    In "stabilizing selection," what happens to extreme traits?

    • They are favored.

    • They remain unchanged.

    • They are eliminated.

    • They become more variable.

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  • 7. 

    Which type of natural selection leads to new species formation?

    • Directional selection

    • Stabilizing selection

    • Disruptive selection

    • Speciation selection

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  • 8. 

    What does "directional selection" favor?

    • Extreme variations

    • Intermediate variations

    • No specific traits

    • Traits for camouflage

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  • 9. 

    Which natural selection type promotes traits for successful mimicry?

    • Directional selection

    • Stabilizing selection

    • Camouflaging selection

    • Artificial selection

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  • 10. 

    Which type of selection maintains genetic diversity in a population?

    • Directional selection

    • Stabilizing selection

    • Disruptive selection

    • Diversifying selection

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