For the Following Statements, Select the Best Choice of the Four

question 5

Multiple Choice

For the following statements, select the best choice of the four evolutionary processes listed below.
-This process can rapidly offset the effects of genetic isolation when two populations come into secondary contact.

• A)Mutation
• B)gene flow
• C)genetic drift
• D)natural selection

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Definitions:

Systemic Insecticides

Chemicals that are absorbed by a plant and provide protection from pests by poisoning them when they feed on the plant.

Malathion

A chemical compound used as an insecticide, particularly effective against mosquitoes but also posing potential risks to human health and the environment.

Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

A group of chemical compounds that contain chlorine, carbon, and hydrogen, used in industrial applications but known for their environmental persistence and potential toxicity.

Aldrin

A highly toxic substance once used as an insecticide and rodenticide, now banned or restricted in many countries due to its environmental impact.