Which of the Following Can Result in Speciation Within a Few

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can result in speciation within a few generations?

• A) development of a physical barrier
• B) polyploidy arising in a plant species
• C) postzygotic isolating mechanisms
• D) change in environmental conditions
• E) the introduction of a new predator into an area

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