Which process drives allopatric speciation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Geographic isolation, then independent evolution
- Step 1: Allopatric means 'in different places'. Step 2. Isolated populations diverge until they cannot interbreed. Answer: geographic isolation. Why not the others: these describe sympatric processes or no speciation.
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