Over generations, female reindeer in a Finnish population give birth to larger offspring. Which type of selection is occurring, and how would a distribution curve for this trait change over time?(1 point)

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directional selection; the curve would shift to the left

stabilizing selection; the curve would become taller in the middle

directional selection; the curve would shift to the right

stabilizing selection; the curve would become shorter in the middle

Answer 1

The type of selection occurring, where female reindeer in a Finnish population give birth to larger offspring over generations, is directional selection. This is because larger offspring are favored, leading to an increase in the average size of the offspring over time.

Regarding the distribution curve for this trait, it would shift to the right as larger offspring become more prevalent in the population.

So, the correct answer is: directional selection; the curve would shift to the right.