Figuer: -The Research by Bradshaw and Schemske Supports the Hypothesis That

question 66

Multiple Choice

Figuer:
-The research by Bradshaw and Schemske supports the hypothesis that a change in just one gene locus may have jump-started speciation in Mimulus.If so,this would be an example of

• A) gradualism.
• B) postzygotic barriers to reproduction.
• C) prezygotic barriers to reproduction.
• D) punctuated equilibrium.
• E) adaptive radiation.

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