Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Which of the following often occurs as a result of reproductive isolation?

A. Mutations


B. Genetic drift


C. Speciation


D. Gene flowWhich of the following often occurs as a result of reproductive isolation?
C. Speciation





That is the only choice that occurs *as a result* of reproductive isolation.





(A) and (B) ... mutations and genetic drift ... both occur with or without reproductive isolation. And (D) ... gene flow ... occurs when the reproductive isolation is broken (the isolation is incomplete and there is some contact between the populations).Which of the following often occurs as a result of reproductive isolation?
I would say speciation. If two individuals can no longer mate (reproductive isolation) then they are, or will become over time, different species.





Usually that occurs through genetic drift though..
Genetic Drift...if I remember correctly.

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