The Sperm of One Species of Fish Is Chemically Incompatible

question 158

Multiple Choice

The sperm of one species of fish is chemically incompatible with the eggs of a closely related species.This type of reproductive isolating barrier is called

• A) postzygotic isolation.
• B) gametic isolation.
• C) low hybrid zygote viability.
• D) temporal isolation.
• E) behavioral isolation.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Fibrosis

A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, making it difficult for lungs to work efficiently.

Fibrous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue characterized by a high density of collagen fibers, providing strength and flexibility to structures such as tendons and ligaments.

Alveolar Walls

The thin barriers in the lungs that separate the air in the alveoli from the blood in surrounding capillaries, facilitating gas exchange.

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a maximum inhalation, used to assess the health of respiratory systems.