Which Is a Key Distinction Between Allopatric and Non-Polyploid Sympatric

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which is a key distinction between allopatric and non-polyploid sympatric speciation?

• A) Differences in selective pressures usually precede geographic barriers in allopatric, but not sympatric, speciation.
• B) Differences in selective pressures usually precede geographic barriers in sympatric, but not allopatric, speciation.
• C) Allopatric, but not sympatric, speciation involves genetic changes.
• D) Sympatric, but not allopatric, speciation involves genetic change.
• E) Sympatric speciation is usually a much longer process than allopatric speciation.

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