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What is the primary criterion for defining a species?
individuals that have similar physical characteristics
individuals that share the same habitat
individuals that are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring
individuals with identical genetic makeup
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Which of the following factors contribute to the emergence of new species?
(Select all that apply)
reproductive isolation of populations
genetic divergence driven by natural selection
genetic drift
all of the above
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What is the most likely consequence of postzygotic reproductive barriers?
the formation of infertile or non-viable hybrid offspring
the prevention of fertilisation and zygote formation
the lack of gene flow between populations
the formation of viable, fertile hybrid offspring
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What is the most accurate description of genetic isolation?
the presence of gene flow between populations
the lack of gene flow between populations
the isolation of genes within a single species
the isolation of genes within a single individual
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Which type of speciation involves the geographical separation of populations?
postzygotic speciation
sympatric speciation
allopatric speciation
prezygotic speciation
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In allopatric speciation, what exposes distinct parts of the population to different environmental pressures?
behavioural separation
ecological separation
chromosomal changes
geographical separation
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Which type of speciation takes place within the same geographical location?
sympatric speciation
allopatric speciation
prezygotic speciation
postzygotic speciation
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Which of the following is NOT a prezygotic reproductive barrier?
geographical separation
variations in mating rituals
habitat isolation
formation of infertile hybrid offspring
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What is the main consequence of sympatric speciation?
the formation of separate species in different geographical locations
the formation of separate species within the same geographical location
the prevention of speciation
the acceleration of speciation
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can lead to sympatric speciation?
mate selection
habitat preference
chromosomal changes
geographical separation
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