Provide a general definition for the term speciation

What will be an ideal response?


The process of splitting a genetically homogeneous population into two or more populations that undergo genetic differentiation and eventual reproductive isolation.

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The selective permeability of a membrane refers to the ____

a. movement of a molecule from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration b. ability of a substance to pass through any membrane c. ability of only certain molecules to pass across a membrane d. need for carrier proteins to transport some molecules across a membrane e. ability of molecules to be transported across a membrane

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Adaptive radiation is demonstrated by ____

a. the dinosaurs going extinct b. coelecanths remaining similar over hundreds of millions of years c. the evolution of mammals after dinosaurs went extinct d. rats and resistance to warfarin e. warbler body mass and survival

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What type of cloning is used to create a new individual?

a. Reproductive b. Genetic c. Pharmaceutical d. Prophylactic e. Therapeutic

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Valuable substances in filtrate are returned to the blood through what process?

A) filtration B) reabsorption C) secretion D) excretion

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