An Expedition Has Found Two Isolated Populations of the Same

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Multiple Choice

An expedition has found two isolated populations of the same plant species.Both populations produce flowers, but the offspring of one of the populations appear to be clonally derived.What is the best explanation for this situation?

• A) The clonal population undergoes apomixis because of its location in a stable environment.
• B) The clonal population undergoes apomixis in order to best survive an unstable environment.
• C) The sexually reproducing population undergoes apomixis because of its location in a stable environment.
• D) The sexually reproducing population undergoes apomixis in order to best survive an unstable environment.
• E) In reality, the two plant populations are different species.

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