The Phenomenon of Fusion Is Likely to Occur When, After

question 25

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon of fusion is likely to occur when, after a period of geographic isolation, two populations meet again and

• A) their chromosomes are no longer homologous enough to permit meiosis.
• B) a constant number of viable, fertile hybrids is produced over the course of generations.
• C) the hybrid zone is inhospitable to hybrid survival.
• D) an increasing number of viable, fertile hybrids is produced over the course of generations.
• E) a decreasing number of viable, fertile hybrids is produced over the course of generations.

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