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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question
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15. Which of the following is a key factor in speciation involving physical barriers like mountains, rivers, or oceans?
Options
A Genetic Drift
B Geographic Isolation (Allopatric Speciation)
Correct Answer
C Natural Selection alone
D Mutation alone
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Allopatric speciation ('other homeland') occurs when physical landscape changes physically isolate populations.

Hint

'Allo-' means other, referring to geographical separation.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 435 of 737
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