The Mechanism of Sympatric Speciation Has Been Verified in Hemp

question 83

Multiple Choice

The mechanism of sympatric speciation has been verified in hemp nettles by:

• A) creating unique hybrids under laboratory conditions.
• B) producing hybrids that were 98% fertile under laboratory conditions.
• C) producing experimental hybrids that formed fertile offspring with the naturally occurring hybrid.
• D) producing experimental hybrids that could reproduce successfully with both parent species.
• E) creating hybrids that reproduced through the F₄ generation before dying from hybrid inviability.

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