Speciation requires ________.
A)periods of rapid evolutionary change
B)geographic isolation
C)long periods of time
D)genetic isolation

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Speciation requires genetic isolation, which means that a reproductive barrier arises between two groups of organisms that prevents them from interbreeding and producing viable offspring. This can occur through various mechanisms, such as geographical isolation, behavioral isolation, or genetic divergence. While periods of rapid evolutionary change, long periods of time, and geographical isolation can all contribute to speciation, they are not always necessary or sufficient for it to occur.

Speciation Requires ________