Which of the following statements reflects one way that two different species can produce hybrid offspring?
A)They are post-zygotically isolated, but occasionally will mate anyway.
B)The two species are probably hybrids as well, so reproduction can occur between the two.
C)The amount of divergence between the two species allows for production of offspring, but they are sterile.
D)They are distantly related but occupy similar habitats.

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Hybrid offspring can occur between two species when they are closely enough related to produce offspring, but the genetic differences often result in those offspring being sterile, as seen in the case of mules, which are hybrids of horses and donkeys.

Which of the Following Statements Reflects One Way That Two