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Factors Affecting Biological Diversity-Standard Bio 4.4

Question 17 • Fall 24 GSE Biology B-IC

What are the two phases of speciation?

Answer
A
geographic isolation and variation
B
adaptation and reproductive isolation
C
adaptation and variation
D
geographic isolation and reproductive isolation

Explanation

Speciation is commonly described in two phases: a population becomes isolated from other populations, and then reproductive isolation develops so the groups can no longer successfully interbreed. Geographic isolation can separate populations, while reproductive isolation completes the formation of distinct species. Therefore, the answer is geographic isolation and reproductive isolation.

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