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IB Biology HL D4.1.12 Hl Types of Selection Questions

Use phenotype-frequency graphs and examples to distinguish directional, stabilizing and disruptive selection and their population effects.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Identify directional, stabilizing and disruptive selection from the phenotype patterns and examples described in a question.
  • Explain which phenotypes a selection pattern favours or removes, such as one extreme, both extremes or intermediate forms.

IB Biology HL D4.1.12 Hl Types of Selection Questions question 1

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Male and female human skeletons obtained from different archaeological sites in Greece were studied in order to find trends in human height evolution in Europe. The box-and-whisker plots show heights of skeletons dating from two historical periods: Neolithic (6500-3000 BC) and Roman (146-324 AD).

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Phenotypic variation allows natural selection within populations. Compare and contrast directional and disruptive selection.

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