In peppered moth populations, light and dark moths are selected for in different environments. Which type of selection is this, and what would a distribution curve for all peppered moths look like?(1 point)

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disruptive selection; two peaks at the extremes of the graph with a dip in the middle
disruptive selection; two peaks at the extremes of the graph with a dip in the middle

stabilizing selection; a tall, narrow peak in the center of the graph
stabilizing selection; a tall, narrow peak in the center of the graph

stabilizing selection; two peaks at the extremes of the graph with a dip in the middle
stabilizing selection; two peaks at the extremes of the graph with a dip in the middle

disruptive selection; a tall, narrow peak in the center of the graph

Answer 1

The correct response is: disruptive selection; two peaks at the extremes of the graph with a dip in the middle.

In the case of the peppered moth, disruptive selection occurs when both light and dark moths have a selective advantage in different environments, leading to the emergence of two distinct forms within the population. This results in a distribution curve with two peaks (one for light moths and one for dark moths) and a dip in the middle, indicating that the average (intermediate) moth coloration is less favorable in those differing environments.