NEET Biology question

The factors involved in the formation of new species are

(A)isolation and competition
(B)gene flow and competition
(C)competition and mutation
(D)Isolation and variationCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Isolation is the prevention of mating between interbreeding groups due to physical (e.g., geographical, ecological) and biotic (e.g., physiological, behavioural, mechanical, genetic) barriers; reproductive isolating mechanisms are properties of individuals that prevent interbreeding between naturally sympatric

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