[Campbell Biology P.556] Which of the following outcomes is a direct consequence of speciati... | Practice Question

Which of the following outcomes is a direct consequence of speciation, as described in the text?

  • A: The reduction of genetic diversity within a population.
  • B: The formation of new groups of organisms that differ from existing ones.
  • C: The complete cessation of evolution in the newly formed species.
  • D: The merging of two distinct species into a single, new species.

Explanation

The text defines speciation as 'the process by which one species splits into two species' and states that it 'has produced the tremendous diversity of life, repeatedly yielding new species that differ from existing ones.' This directly matches option B.