Which of the Following Describes the Most Likely Order of Events

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the most likely order of events in allopatric speciation?

• A) genetic drift, genetic isolation, divergence
• B) genetic isolation, divergence, genetic drift
• C) divergence, genetic drift, genetic isolation
• D) genetic isolation, genetic drift, divergence

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Definitions:

Lactam Monomers

The monomeric units that can polymerize to form polyamides, where the repeating units contain a lactam ring.

Polyamides

Synthetic polymers made by the linkage of amino acids or by the polymerization of monomers with amide bonds, used in textiles and plastics.

Polymer

Large molecules made up of repeating structural units known as monomers.

Phosgene

A highly toxic and reactive compound with the formula COCl2, used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and pesticides.