Question

which of the following are necessary for speciation to occur? correct answer(s) coevolution environmental change reproductive isolation genetic divergence

Explanation:

Speciation is the formation of new species. Reproductive isolation (prevents gene flow between populations) and genetic divergence (accumulation of genetic differences) are essential. Coevolution (interaction between species) and environmental change are not always necessary for speciation (e.g., allopatric speciation can occur with geographic isolation and genetic drift/mutation - driven divergence without coevolution or specific environmental change triggers). So the necessary factors are reproductive isolation and genetic divergence.

Answer:

reproductive isolation, genetic divergence