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- Suppose that, following the experiments by Dodd, Drosophila pseudoobscura are fed one of two diets (starch or maltose) for many generations. Once they have adapted to the new food sources, individual females from the starch treatment are given a choice between a male adapted to starch (a starch male), or a male adapted to maltose (a maltose male). When 50 females have chosen a mate, the experiment is repeated with females adapted to maltose. The results are in the table. Which conclusion is best supported by the data?
A) No reproductive barriers evolved.
B) Partial reproductive barriers evolved in one direction of the cross, with starch-adapted females choosing starch-adapted males over maltose-adapted males.
C) Partial reproductive barriers evolved in both direction of the cross.
D) Complete reproductive barriers evolved in both directions of the cross.

Question

Refer to the table.

- Suppose that, following the experiments by Dodd, Drosophila pseudoobscura are fed one of two diets (starch or maltose) for many generations. Once they have adapted to the new food sources, individual females from the starch treatment are given a choice between a male adapted to starch (a starch male), or a male adapted to maltose (a maltose male). When 50 females have chosen a mate, the experiment is repeated with females adapted to maltose. The results are in the table. Which conclusion is best supported by the data?
A) No reproductive barriers evolved. 
B) Partial reproductive barriers evolved in one direction of the cross, with starch-adapted females choosing starch-adapted males over maltose-adapted males. 
C) Partial reproductive barriers evolved in both direction of the cross. 
D) Complete reproductive barriers evolved in both directions of the cross.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data likely shows that starch-adapted females prefer starch-adapted males, indicating partial reproductive barriers in one direction.

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