Which of the Following Describes Allopatric Speciation

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes allopatric speciation?

• A)A population of squirrels is separated by the Grand Canyon.The two subpopulations evolve into two distinct species.
• B)A tetraploid plant species evolves from a diploid ancestor.Both the tetraploid and diploid species are found in the same habitat.
• C)One population breeds in the fall; another population breeds in the spring.
• D)A male horse and a female donkey mate,producing a sterile hinny.

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Definitions:

Excess Reserves

Funds that banks hold over and above the required reserve ratio set by the central bank, often earning interest.

Checkable Deposits

Bank accounts from which individuals can deposit and withdraw money using checks, ATM transactions, and electronic payments.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum fraction of customer deposits that each bank must hold as reserves, rather than lending out, as mandated by the central bank.

Simple Money Multiplier

A formula that determines the maximum amount of money that banks can create with a given level of reserves.