Within a population, if the average is selected for and the two opposing extremes are selected against, this is an example of
A) directional selection.
B) disruptive selection.
C) stabilizing selection.
D) natural selection.
E) balanced polymorphism.

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Stabilizing selection favors the average phenotype and selects against extremes, leading to a reduction in phenotypic variation within a population. The other options (A: directional selection, B: disruptive selection, D: natural selection, and E: balanced polymorphism) either do not specifically describe selection for the average and against extremes, or do not accurately reflect the scenario described in the question.

Within a Population, If the Average Is Selected for and the Two