Which of the following is an example of stabilizing selection?
A)selection for average birth weight in humans
B)antibiotic resistance in bacteria
C)decrease in the number of birds with intermediate-sized beaks who are unable to eat large or small seeds
D)breeding dogs from wolves

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Stabilizing selection favors the average trait within a population and selects against extreme variations. Selection for average birth weight in humans is an example of stabilizing selection. This is because babies born with either too low or too high weight may have health problems and may not survive well, whereas babies with an average weight generally have the highest chances of survival.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Stabilizing Selection