Hybridization Between Populations Upon Secondary Contact May Result in ________

question 27

Multiple Choice

Hybridization between populations upon secondary contact may result in ________.

• A) reinforcement of the two original species by way of pre- or post-zygotic isolating mechanisms
• B) the creation of one or more new species as hybrids between the two parental species
• C) the creation of a hybrid lineage that has higher fitness than either of the parental species
• D) All of the above are possible.
• E) None of the above are possible.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Disorder characterized by (a) several episodes of failure to resist aggressive impulses that result in serious assaultive acts or destruction of property, (b) a degree of aggressiveness grossly out of proportion to the situation, and (c) symptoms not better explained by another mental disorder (such as antisocial personality disorder), the effects of substances, or a medical condition (e.g., a head trauma).

Assault

An act of causing physical harm to someone or attempting or threatening to do so.

Frustration

A psychological state of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

A psychological condition marked by severe episodes of anger that are beyond control and not justified by the circumstances.