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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