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Which situation is most likely to result in speciation?

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Two populations live in very similar environments.

Migration occurs frequently between two populations.

Two populations become genetically isolated. Correct

Two populations regularly interbreed.

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You are right, it is C!

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The situation that is most likely to result in speciation is when two populations become genetically isolated. When genetic isolation occurs, the two populations will undergo independent genetic changes, and over time, they may become so different that they can no longer interbreed and produce viable offspring. This can lead to the formation of two distinct species.

The other options mentioned are less likely to result in speciation. If two populations live in very similar environments, they may continue to interbreed and exchange genetic material, which would not result in speciation. Similarly, frequent migration between two populations would result in gene flow, which would prevent genetic differentiation and the evolution of distinct species. If two populations regularly interbreed, they will continue to exchange genetic material and may not diverge enough to become separate species.

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