Two species of pines, Pinus radiata and Pinus muricota, live together in California and are capable of forming hybrids under laboratory conditions. However, they do not interbreed because one releases pollen in February and the other in April. What is the genetic isolating mechanism involved?
A) geographic
B) temporal
C) gametic
D) ecological
Answer: B
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this information to answer the following question. Which chromosomes are carried by a normal male butterfly?
a. ZO b. ZW c. WW d. WO e. ZWW
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A. simple osmosis B. active transport C. simple diffusion D. facilitated diffusion
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).