What mechanism of evolution will shape the fate of two populations that have been separated by selecting phenotypes that lead to reproductive success?

A. Genetic drift
B. Non-assortative mating
C. Natural selection
D. Gene flow
E. Choices 2 and 4 are true
i think it is A…..

Question

What mechanism of evolution will shape the fate of two populations that have been separated by selecting phenotypes that lead to reproductive success?

A. Genetic drift
B. Non-assortative mating
C. Natural selection
D. Gene flow
E. Choices 2 and 4 are true
i think it is A…..

anonymous · Answer

Genetic drift is a random process. Selecting phenotypes for reproductive success is not a random process.

anonymous · Answer

sorry i meant c. i know it is not b

anonymous · Answer

Yes, the definition of natural selection is selection of hereditary traits that maximize reproductive success.