Alleles that increase resistance to disease are expected to increase in frequency in the population as a result of?  a. positive selection b. negative selection c. balancing selection  d. artificial selection

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Alleles that increase resistance to disease are expected to increase in frequency in the population as a result of? 

a. positive selection

b. negative selection

c. balancing selection 

d. artificial selection

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