Today,gene Swapping Between Two Species Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

Today,gene swapping between two species is

• A)impossible,but it happened frequently in the distant past.
• B)infrequent but possible; it happened more often in the distant past.
• C)much more frequent compared to in the distant past.
• D)only possible if they are in the same family of organisms,such as lions and tigers.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Model

A conceptual model that describes a state where dynamic processes, within an ecosystem or economy, balance over time.

Island Biogeography

The study of the species composition and species richness on islands, focusing on the size of the island and its distance from the mainland.

Immigration

Movement of individuals into a population.

Successional Change

The gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, following disturbance or the establishment of new habitats.