Question

question 7 of 10
a scientist separates a population of mice into two groups. what would most likely increase the rate of speciation in this population?
a. put the two groups in different environments.
b. teach the two groups different tricks.
c. allow the two groups to breed with each other.
d. have the two groups live in identical ecosystems.

Explanation:

Speciation occurs when populations become reproductively isolated due to different selective pressures. Different environments create different selective pressures. Teaching tricks doesn't impact speciation at a genetic - reproductive level. Allowing breeding reduces isolation and having identical ecosystems means similar selective pressures.

Answer:

A. Put the two groups in different environments.