For a certain trait,a heterozygous individual has a selective advantage over a homozygous dominant or homozygous recessive individual.This is called ________.
A) codiminance
B) incomplete dominance
C) overdominance
D) incomplete penetrance
E) multiple allele systems

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Overdominance, also known as heterozygote advantage, is when the heterozygous genotype has a selective advantage over both the homozygous dominant and homozygous recessive genotypes. This can lead to the maintenance of genetic diversity in a population.

For a Certain Trait,a Heterozygous Individual Has a Selective Advantage