When Plants Undergo Allopatric Speciation,an Initial Reproductive Barrier Is Often

question 8

Multiple Choice

When plants undergo allopatric speciation,an initial reproductive barrier is often

• A)temporal isolation.
• B)polyploidy.
• C)gametic isolation.
• D)pollinator choice.

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Definitions:

Cotyledons

Seed leaves in plants that emerge during germination and are the first leaves to appear.

Stolons

Horizontal above-ground stems that grow from the base of a plant, facilitating asexual reproduction by producing new plants at their tips.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are vital for growth, maintenance, and repair of the body's tissues.

Parenchyma

A type of unspecialized plant tissue consisting of large, thin-walled cells for various functions, such as photosynthesis, storage, and secretion.