Genetic variations that confer no apparent selective advantage or disadvantage in a particular environment are said to be selectively ____.
A) random
B) deleterious
C) neutral
D) benign
E) stabilizing

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Genetic variations that confer no apparent selective advantage or disadvantage are described as selectively neutral. These variations do not affect an organism's fitness and therefore are not influenced by natural selection.

Genetic Variations That Confer No Apparent Selective Advantage or Disadvantage