Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Ch. 16 Blog

How does natural selection work on polygenic traits?

Natural selection depends on the bell curve when working with polygenic traits. It relies on directional selection, disruptive selection, and stabilizing selection. Individuals at the higher part of the bell curve have a higher chance of surviving, growing, and reproducing. Thus, they are the ones who pass on their superior fitness and traits.

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