The midrange of an array of phenotypes is favored in ________.
A)directional selection
B)stabilizing selection
C)disruptive selection
D)gene flow
E)genetic drift

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Stabilizing selection favors the mid-range phenotypes and eliminates extremes on both ends. This occurs because individuals with the most optimal phenotypes have the highest fitness and are more likely to survive and reproduce.

The Midrange of an Array of Phenotypes Is Favored in ________