Which Conclusion Is Best Supported by the Results of the Studies

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion is best supported by the results of the studies of apple maggot flies?

• A) Speciation requires geographic barriers.
• B) More than one type of reproductive isolation can evolve during speciation.
• C) Allopolyploidy is a frequent cause of speciation.
• D) Autopolyploidy is a frequent cause of speciation.
• E) Genetic drift is the main force driving the evolution of reproductive isolation.

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Definitions:

Multitasking

Cognitive processes involving attending and responding to multiple sources of information simultaneously.

Secular trend

A long-term pattern or trend that can be observed over several generations or periods.

Evaluativist theory

A perspective in psychology focusing on how individuals assess, judge, or make decisions based on information and moral principles.

Objective theory

A concept or framework that proposes understanding and interpreting phenomena based on observable and measurable evidence, uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.