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ZOO 102 Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria Objective Question
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Question

What is the primary cause of genetic divergence in populations separated by vicariance?
Options
A Immediate mass extinction
B Continued gene flow
C Isolation
Correct Answer
D Rapid climate cooling
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Isolation prevents different populations from mating and exchanging genes, allowing them to evolve in different directions. Gene flow would prevent this divergence.

Hint

The state of being separated and alone.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 60 of 737
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