Which of the following types of selection creates two phenotypic classes from a single original distribution?
A) disruptive selection
B) stabilizing selection
C) directional selection
D) balancing selection

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Disruptive selection occurs when extreme values for a trait are favored over intermediate values, leading to the formation of two distinct phenotypic classes from a single original distribution. Stabilizing selection favors intermediate values, directional selection favors one extreme value, and balancing selection maintains genetic diversity by balancing the frequency of different alleles.

Which of the Following Types of Selection Creates Two Phenotypic