Biology 2e
Biology 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 18, Problem 10RQ

Which variable increases the likelihood of allopatric speciation taking place more quickly?

  1. lower rate of mutation
  2. longer distance between divided groups
  3. increased instances of hybrid formation
  4. equivalent numbers of individuals in each population

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What are characteristics of sympatric speciation? Select all that apply.   Reproductive isolation necessary to end gene flow   Divergence within a population leads to speciation   Absence of a physical barrier   Presence of a physical barrier   Reproductive isolation unnecessary to end gene flow
The phyletic gradualism model of speciation asserts that; Most speciation occurs allopatrically Speciation is a slow and gradual process that occurs as species slowly become geographically separated speciation occurs in quickly and then is followed by periods with little if any change Most speciation occurs sympatrially
Speciation events can occur on a variety of timescales. Which factor is NOT likely to influence the rate of speciation? Selection pressures Color of the organism Generation time Mutation rate

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