Question

question 6 1 pts a common ancestor gave rise to fourteen species of darwins finches, which live on the galapagos islands. the finches that colonized different habitats on the islands diverged into different species. which of the following explains the process that led to the divergence of finches? through gene isolation, the finches were unable to adapt due to a limited gene pool. through gene recombination, the finches began to develop different physical characteristics. through natural fragmentation, the finches were unable to interbreed in different habitats. through natural selection, the finches adapted to different food sources in their habitats.

Explanation:

Darwin's finches adapted to different food - sources in their habitats through natural selection. This led to the divergence of the finches into different species as those with traits suitable for their specific food sources were more likely to survive and reproduce. Gene isolation and natural fragmentation do not accurately describe the main process, and gene recombination alone does not fully explain the adaptation to different habitats.

Answer:

Through natural selection, the finches adapted to different food sources in their habitats.