Biology Chapter 6 and Chapter 29 Quiz
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What type of speciation occurs when new species arise due to a physical barrier separating a population?

  • Vicariant speciation
  • Hybridization
  • Sympatric speciation
  • Allopatric speciation (correct)

    • Which type of speciation involves speciation occurring within a single habitat without any physical separation?

  • Sympatric speciation (correct)
  • Allopatric speciation
  • Hybridization
  • Vicariant speciation

    • What process involves the interbreeding between two different species?

  • Hybridization (correct)
  • Sympatric speciation
  • Allopatric speciation
  • Vicariant speciation

    • Which type of speciation is mainly associated with the founder effect?

    <p>Vicariant speciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of speciation do populations live in adjacent but distinct habitats?

    <p>Parapatric speciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about sympatric speciation?

    <p>It requires a physical barrier for separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between allopatric and sympatric speciation?

    <p>Allopatric speciation occurs due to geographical isolation, while sympatric speciation occurs in the same geographic area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of speciation involves the formation of new species due to reproductive isolation within the same geographic area?

    <p>Sympatric speciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of hybridization?

    <p>It involves the mating of individuals from different species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In vicariant speciation, what factor leads to the genetic isolation of populations?

    <p>Geographical barriers separating populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates parapatric speciation from sympatric and allopatric speciation?

    <p>Parapatric speciation occurs due to a partial geographic barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Speciation' refers to which process?

    <p>The formation of new species</p> Signup and view all the answers

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