Which of the following is most effective at fixing the recessive allele in a population?
A) Selection for a recessive allele
B) Selection against a recessive allele
C) Selection against homozygous recessive individuals
D) Selection against heterozygotes
E) All of these

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Selection for a recessive allele is most effective at fixing the recessive allele in a population because it directly increases the frequency of that allele by favoring its expression and survival.

Which of the Following Is Most Effective at Fixing the Recessive