Question

Does geographical isolation of individuals of a species lead to the formation of a new species? Provide a suitable explanation for your answer.

Gujarat Board Class X Science and Technology Chapter 16 - Heredity and Evolution

Answer 1

Yes, geographical isolation of individuals of a species leads to the formation of a new species. Due to geographical isolation of individuals of a species, gene flow is restricted and does not take place between the separated individuals. Each group of isolated individual develops and inherits variations to survive in the given environment. Inheritance of these variations over generations, results in the formation of a new species.                       

Answer 2

Yes, geographical isolation of individuals of a species leads to the formation of a new species. Due to geographical isolation of individuals of a species, gene flow is restricted and does not take place between the separated individuals. Each group of isolated individual develops and inherits variations to survive in the given environment. Inheritance of these variations over generations, results in the formation of a new species.