House sparrows in the northern part of North America are larger than those found in the southern regions. Which mechanism of microevolution is more likely to be responsible for this?

A.) founders effect

B.) natural selection

C.) genetic drift

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Lorelei Harrison

9 December, 07:28

House sparrows in the northern part of North America are larger than those found in the southern regions. Which mechanism of microevolution is more likely to be responsible for this?

A.) founders effect

B.) natural selection

C.) genetic drift

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Harrison Wyatt · Answer 1

House sparrows in the northern part of North America are larger than those found in the southern regions. The possible mechanism of microevolution is more likely to be responsible for this is natural selection. The answer would be letter B.

House sparrows in the northern part of North America are larger than those found in the southern regions. Which mechanism of microevolution is more likely to be responsible for this?A.) founders effectB.) natural selectionC.) genetic drift

House sparrows in the northern part of North America are larger than those found in the southern regions. Which mechanism of microevolution is more likely to be responsible for this?

A.) founders effect

B.) natural selection

C.) genetic drift