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Evolution of Life — Test

Question 13 • TPS EdX Biology

Which of these is an example of reproductive isolation?

Answer
A
two populations of salamanders that live in different lakes
B
two populations of finches that cannot produce viable offspring
C
two populations of finches that have different feather colors
D
two populations of salamanders that have different tail lengths

Explanation

Reproductive isolation occurs when populations cannot successfully reproduce with each other. The finches in choice B cannot produce viable offspring, so they are reproductively isolated. Living in different lakes or having different colors or tail lengths does not by itself show that reproduction is prevented.

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