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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 7 Objective Question
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2. Speciation is primarily driven by
Options
A Increased gene flow between populations
B Reproductive isolation, which prevents gene flow between populations
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C The complete absence of mutation
D Identical environmental conditions
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Reproductive isolation acts as a barrier to gene flow between populations, allowing independent genetic divergence and speciation to occur.

Hint

What stops gene flow and allows populations to diverge independently?

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 7
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 721 of 737
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