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Origin and Evolution of Life — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYOrigin and Evolution of Life3 Marks
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What are the different post-zygotic isolating mechanisms?
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Answer

  1. In post-zygotic or post-mating isolating mechanisms, the two individuals can mate but the result of mating is not favourable.
  2. Thus the populations remain isolated without the actual genetic exchange.

Post-mating isolating mechanisms are divided into the following categories:

  1. Gamete mortality : In gamete mortality, there is death of gametes. Sperm transfer may take place but the egg is not fertilized due to gamete mortality.
  2. Zygote mortality : In zygote mortality, the zygote is formed but it fails to thrive. Though the egg is fertilized the zygote does not survive.
  3. Hybrid sterility : In this isolation, there is the formation of hybrid as the gametes or zygotes do not die but the hybrid formed is sterile. Sterile hybrid cannot contribute genetically to further generations.

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