Question

Why do different mutations accumulate in two species once they diverge? select one:

a. convergent evolution causes the difference in mutations.
b. natural selection favors mutations in one species over another.
c. they can no longer mate and exchange mutated genes.
d. all answers are correct.
e. the molecular clock runs at different speeds in different species?

Answer 1

Different mutations accumulate in two species once they diverge because they can no longer mate and exchange mutated genes.Once species diverge, their chance of mating and exchanging mutated genes are generally reduced to zero.