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​Two Species of Toads Have Been Successfully Interbred in a Laboratory

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​Two species of toads have been successfully interbred in a laboratory but do not hybridize in nature because one species mates in summer and the other mates in the fall. This is an example of ____ isolation.


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DNA

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live, and reproduce.

Population Differences

Variations in genetic makeup, traits, or behaviors among different groups within a species, often due to environmental factors or genetic drift.

Glyphosate

A broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant, known for its use in agriculture to kill weeds, especially those resistant to other herbicides.

EPSPS Gene

A gene encoding the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase, crucial for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids in plants and microorganisms.

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