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(a)
To draw: A graph depicting the phenomenon of no selection with a range of
Introduction: The phenomenon of natural selection is based on the evolutionary changes that occur within the population.
(b)
To draw: A graph depicting the phenomenon of “stabilizing selection” with a range of phenotype (e.g. height) on the x-axis and number of the individual on the y-axis.
Introduction: The phenomenon of natural selection is based on the evolutionary changes that occur within the population. The mechanism of natural selection can be classified into three kinds: stabilizing selection, directional selection, and disruptive selection.
(c)
To draw: A graph depicting the phenomenon of “directional selection” with a range of phenotype (e.g. height) on the x-axis and number of the individual on the y-axis.
Introduction: The phenomenon of natural selection is based on the evolutionary changes that occur within the population. The mechanism of natural selection can be classified into three kinds: stabilizing selection, directional selection, and disruptive selection.
(d)
To draw: A graph depicting the phenomenon of “disruptive selection” with a range of phenotype (e.g. height) on the x-axis and number of the individual on the y-axis.
Introduction: The phenomenon of natural selection is based on the evolutionary changes that occur within the population. The mechanism of natural selection can be classified into three kinds: stabilizing selection, directional selection, and disruptive selection.

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