During allopatric speciation, ________ may amplify the initial differences between populations and lead to two new species.
A) microevolution and asexual reproduction
B) reinforcement and character displacement
C) blending and macroevolution
D) phylogeny and disequilibrium

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Reinforcement, which is the evolution of traits that prevent interbreeding between two populations, and character displacement, which is the divergence of traits when two similar species occupy the same ecosystem, can both contribute to the process of allopatric speciation by promoting divergence and preventing gene flow between populations. Microevolution and asexual reproduction may contribute to population-level differences, but are not specific mechanisms of allopatric speciation. Blending and macroevolution are not directly related to the process of allopatric speciation. Phylogeny and disequilibrium may be related to the process of speciation, but are not specific mechanisms of allopatric speciation.

During Allopatric Speciation, ________ May Amplify the Initial Differences Between