Multiple choice!

the figure below shows smaller and larger beaks in a population of finches. one group of birds has a short, parrotlike beak and another group has a long, narrow beak. what process has probably occurred?

a. directional selection
b. stabilizing selection
c. genetic drift
d. disruptive selection

the answer is disruptive selections so option D.

osteogenesis imperfecta (oi) refers to a congenital ailment of bones. in the condition, the bones become brittle or fragile. this ailment is a general result of the defect or mutations in the genes (colia1 or colia2). this mutation results in imperfect collagen formation either in quantity or quality wise.  

there are eight kinds of oi defects, and each kind varies with certain distinctions in symptoms. the usual symptoms include frequent bone fractures, loss of hearing in infants, protruding eyes, discoloration of the white in the eyes, respiratory issues, loosening of the joints, short stature, and other symptoms.