Genetics: A Conceptual Approach
Genetics: A Conceptual Approach
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781319050962
Author: Benjamin A. Pierce
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 26.3, Problem 3TPSQ
Summary Introduction

To determine:

At least one example of an organism that is reproductively isolated from other species by every mechanism listed in the table 26.1 “Types of reproductive isolating mechanism”.

Introduction:

There are various types of species and sometimes it is easy to identify different species, whereas, sometimes it is not. Biological species concept is a widely used definition of species. Reproductive isolation is a key to the difference of species under species concept (biological).

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether some groups of organisms more likely exhibit a single type of mechanism than the others, provide some examples.

Introduction:

Reproductive isolating mechanism is defined as a mechanism or a biological factor, which prevents the exchange of genes. There are some species that are separated by pre and post zygotic isolating mechanisms.

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