Which of the Following Statements About the Evolution of Reproductive

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the evolution of reproductive isolation is false?

• A) Reproductive isolation evolves at about the same rate in nearly all groups of organisms.
• B) Reproductive isolation can gradually evolve in the lab, even if the researchers do not directly select for it.
• C) Reproductive isolation gradually increases with increasing genetic distance.
• D) Reproductive isolation is not "all-or-nothing": intermediate levels of reproductive isolation can be found.
• E) All of the above are true; none is false.

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