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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question

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6. Reproductive barriers that occur before mating or fertilization (e.g., mismatched mating rituals) are classified as
Options
A Postzygotic barriers
B Prezygotic barriers
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C Genetic drift
D Founder effect
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Prezygotic isolating mechanisms block interbreeding by preventing mating attempts or preventing successful egg fertilization.

Hint

Prefix 'Pre-' means before zygote formation.

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