In the lab, researchers cross-pollinate the two known plant species to produce hybrids. Researchers moni the hybrid species is identical to the wild species observed in nature.

Which of the following alternative hypotheses BEST fits the researcher's investigation?

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A Gene flow and geographic isolation can cause sympatric speciation to happen rapidly.
B Fusion, followed by geographicisolation, can cause allopatric speciation to happen rapidly.
C Sexual selection can cause sympatric speciation to happen rapidly.
D Sexual selection can cause allopatric speciation to happen rapidly.

Question

In the lab, researchers cross-pollinate the two known plant species to produce hybrids. Researchers moni the hybrid species is identical to the wild species observed in nature.

Which of the following alternative hypotheses BEST fits the researcher's investigation?

Elimination Tool
Select one answer
A Gene flow and geographic isolation can cause sympatric speciation to happen rapidly.
B Fusion, followed by geographicisolation, can cause allopatric speciation to happen rapidly.
C Sexual selection can cause sympatric speciation to happen rapidly.
D Sexual selection can cause allopatric speciation to happen rapidly.

Accepted Answer

***A*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Sympatric Speciation via Gene Flow⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The scenario suggests that the hybrid species produced in the lab is identical to a wild species, implying that gene flow between the two parent species could occur in nature without geographic isolation, potentially leading to sympatric speciation.⚹◊How does gene flow and geographic isolation impact sympatric speciation in plant hybridization scenarios?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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