When populations of the same species become isolated for extended periods of time, they can experience different ecological conditions. This can result in changes to individual's responses to stimuli. Such changes can be experimentally demonstrated to
A) be due to epigenetic effects.
B) have a genetic basis.
C) be a heritable trait.
D) be an irreversible behavioural adaptation.
E) All of the answers are correct.

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When populations are isolated and experience different ecological conditions, changes in responses to stimuli can have a genetic basis, as these changes can be subject to natural selection and passed on to future generations.

When Populations of the Same Species Become Isolated for Extended