What Happens to the Hybrid Zone When Gene Flow Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

What happens to the hybrid zone when gene flow is established?

• A) a population merges with another population
• B) hybrids cease to be formed
• C) weakening of reproductive barriers
• D) continued production of hybrids

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Definitions:

Vaginitis

An inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching, and pain, often caused by infections, changes in the vaginal pH, or hormonal changes.

Endometriosis

A painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside your uterus.

Ductus Arteriosus

The connection in the fetus between the pulmonary trunk and the aorta.

Foramen Ovale

A hole in the fetal heart between the right atrium and the left atrium.