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Heredity and Evolution — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceHeredity and Evolution3 Marks
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What is speciation? List four factors responsible for speciation.
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Answer

The process by which a new species develops from the existing species is known as speciation. Factors that lead to speciation:
  1. Genetic drift.
  2. Natural selection.
  3. Reduction in Gene flow.
  4. Reproductive isolation.

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