A Population of Ground Squirrels Is Separated by a Glacier

question 15

Multiple Choice

A population of ground squirrels is separated by a glacier. Changes in which of the following would most likely result in reproductive isolation if the two populations came into contact several generations later?

• A) A change in the gene encoding of a receptor on the egg- cell surface in one group.
• B) A change in the fur colour of one group.
• C) A change in the diet of one group.
• D) A change in the alarm call of one group to warn of predators.

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