Biodiversity is believed to be the result of the interaction between
A)geographic isolation and reproductive isolation
B)speciation and extinction
C)mass extinction and background extinction
D)speciation and genetic engineering
E)reproductive isolation and extinction

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Biodiversity is the result of the interplay between speciation and extinction. Speciation leads to the creation of new species, and extinction eliminates species that are no longer viable. This process results in a variety of life forms, and their interactions over time lead to the biodiversity that characterizes the planet.

Biodiversity Is Believed to Be the Result of the Interaction