A reproductive barrier that prevents species from mating is an example of ______.
A) a prezygotic barrier
B) reduced hybrid viability
C) zygote mortality
D) a postzygotic barrier

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A reproductive barrier that prevents species from mating is a prezygotic barrier, meaning it occurs before fertilization (zygote formation) can take place. Reduced hybrid viability and zygote mortality are postzygotic barriers that occur after fertilization.

A Reproductive Barrier That Prevents Species from Mating Is an Example