A Reproductive Barrier That Prevents Individuals from Closely Related Species

question 25

Multiple Choice

A reproductive barrier that prevents individuals from closely related species from interbreeding is an example of ________.

• A)a prezygotic barrier
• B)allopatric speciation
• C)sympatric speciation
• D)geographic isolation of populations

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