Allopatric Speciation Requires

question 22

Multiple Choice

Allopatric speciation requires

• A) accelerated gene flow.
• B) physical separation.
• C) physical diversity.
• D) behavioral diversity.
• E) all of these.

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Definitions:

Stable Conformation

Stable conformation describes the most energetically favorable spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, minimizing strain and maximizing stability.

Spiro [4.4]Nonane

A type of spiro compound composed of two cyclobutane rings sharing a single carbon atom, named for its nine total carbon atoms within the structure.

Newman Projection

A way to visualize the conformation of a chemical compound by looking down the bond between two carbon atoms, showing how substituents are spatially arranged.

C3-C4

Refers to the connection or transformation between the third and fourth carbon atoms in a molecular structure.