Which statement is plausible explanation for the typically slow rates of evolution over the long term?
A) Most populations have little genetic variation.
B) Natural selection is typically a stabilizing phenomenon.
C) Directional selection is commonplace.
D) Genetic drift counters the effects of selection,particularly in large populations.
E) Mutation rates are very high.

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Natural selection tends to favor traits that already exist in the population rather than new ones, which can result in stabilizing selection and slower rates of evolution over time.

Which Statement Is Plausible Explanation for the Typically Slow Rates