Question

question completion status: 67% use the figure above to answer the following question(s). assuming the populations of fruit flies are the same size, the length of time necessary for significant divergence to take place in the populations depends on the kinds of mutations in the populations and the similarity of the two isolated habitats the area of the two mountain habitats the rapid restoration of contact between the two populations how quickly the fruit flies can fly between the two habitats the absence of natural selection

Explanation:

Significant divergence in populations occurs when genetic differences accumulate over time. Mutations introduce new genetic variation, and the similarity of habitats affects how natural selection acts on these variations. If habitats are very different, natural - selection will drive the populations to diverge more quickly. If mutations are rare or habitats are similar, divergence will take longer.

Answer:

the kinds of mutations in the populations and the similarity of the two isolated habitats