Q3 Page 151 - Chapter 9 Class 10 - Heredity and Evolution

Will geographical isolation be a major factor in the speciation of an organism that reproduces asexually? Why or why not?

Answer:

No;

• Asexual reproduction does not involve exchange of genetic material of two parents.
• Parent DNA is passed onto offspring directly .

• Since only 1 parent is involved , it does not require the presence of another individual in the vicinity.
• Thus, geographical isolation will not be a major factor in the speciation of an organism that reproduces asexually.