Natural selection works _______ on the genotype and _______ on the phenotype.
A) directly; directly
B) directly; indirectly
C) directly; not at all
D) indirectly; directly
E) indirectly; not at all

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Natural selection works indirectly on the genotype by selecting for certain alleles that are associated with favorable phenotypic traits. It works directly on the phenotype by selecting for individuals with traits that are better adapted to their environment.

Natural Selection Works _______ on the Genotype and _______ on the Phenotype

Natural Selection Works _ on the Genotype and _ on the Phenotype