Which type of selection creates a dynamic equilibrium in which different alleles are retained in a population despite their being harmful in homozygotes?
A) Balancing selection
B) Disruptive selection
C) Stabilizing selection
D) Directional selection
E) None of these

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Balancing selection maintains genetic diversity in a population by favoring the heterozygous individuals over the homozygous individuals. This results in the harmful alleles being retained in the population. Disruptive, stabilizing, and directional selection all result in changes in the frequencies of alleles within a population, while balancing selection maintains a dynamic equilibrium.

Which Type of Selection Creates a Dynamic Equilibrium in Which