New species can form through allopatric or sympatric speciation. Which of the following mechanisms will act more strongly on populations that are initially separated in allopatry than on those initially separated in sympatry?
A)disruptive selection
B)gene flow
C)genetic drift
D)reinforcement

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Genetic drift acts more strongly on populations that are initially separated in allopatry because these populations are often small and isolated, making them more susceptible to random changes in allele frequencies.

New Species Can Form Through Allopatric or Sympatric Speciation