Question

roads and cities. • subpopulation 1 is connected only to subpopulations 3 and 4. • subpopulation 2 is not connected to any other subpopulations. • subpopulation 3 is only connected to subpopulation 1. • subpopulation 4 is only connected to subpopulation 1. • subpopulation 5 is not connected to any other subpopulations. if this state persisted indefinitely, which of the subpopulations would be likely to form their own species? correct answer(s) drag appropriate answer(s) here subpopulation 1 subpopulation 4 subpopulation 2 subpopulation 5 subpopulation 3

Explanation:

Speciation is more likely when subpopulations are reproductively isolated (no gene flow). Subpopulation 2 and 5 have no connections (no gene flow with others). Subpopulation 1 is connected to 3 and 4 (gene flow possible), so 1,3,4 are less likely. Subpopulation 2 and 5, being isolated, can accumulate genetic differences over time to form new species.

Answer:

subpopulation 2, subpopulation 5