Members of the same species must
A)look alike.
B)be reproductively isolated from one another.
C)share the same gene pool.
D)resist interbreeding.
E)produce the same variations.

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Members of the same species must share the same gene pool, which means they can interbreed and produce viable offspring. This is what defines a species: a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. While members of the same species may look similar, have some resistance to interbreeding, and may produce similar variations, these are not essential characteristics of a species. Reproductive isolation may occur between some populations of the same species, but it is not a requirement for species membership.

Members of the Same Species Must