Multiple choice

Which of the following factors are involved in the formation of new species?

  1. Isolation and mutation

  2. Competition and variation

  3. Isolation and competition

  4. Competition and mutation
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Explanation

New species formation requires both isolation (geographic, reproductive, or temporal) to prevent gene flow and mutations to create genetic divergence. While competition and variation influence evolution, isolation and mutation are the primary drivers of speciation.

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