Q
Assertion (A): Stabilizing selection favours individuals with extreme phenotypes.
Reason (R): Stabilizing selection reduces diversity by selecting for the average phenotype.
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation.
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation.
C. Assertion is false, Reason is true.
D. Assertion is true, Reason is false.
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
Stabilizing selection favors average phenotypes, not extreme ones.