Which of the Following Statements About Speciation Is False

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about speciation is false?

• A) A small founding population can be involved in speciation.
• B) Speciation always involves interruption of gene flow between different groups of organisms.
• C) The rate of speciation can vary for different groups of organisms.
• D) Speciation always requires many generations.
• E) Speciation may occur because certain genotypes within a population prefer distinct microhabitats where mating takes place.

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Definitions:

Elastic

A property of materials that can return to their original shape after being stretched or compressed.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which two bones are joined together by a ligament or a membrane, allowing for minimal movement, such as the distal tibiofibular joint.

Osseous Union

The process by which the ends of broken bones heal and fuse together through the formation of new bone tissue.

Interosseous Membranes

Fibrous sheets that connect the bones of the forearm (radius and ulna) and the bones of the leg (tibia and fibula), providing stability and assisting in force transfer.