Which of the following is caused by reproductive isolation within a species? a. a decrease in gene flow b. an increase in genetic flow c. a decrease in genetic drift d. an increase in gene flow

A

Explanation:

Gene flow is the transfer of genes across two populations. This happens if there is mating between the two populations. However, this can be curtailed either by allopatry (due to geographical isolation) or sympatry (due to behavioral isolation) which results in reproductive isolation between the two populations. If the two population were of the same species, then the reproductive isolation can result in divergent speciation of the two populations.

life would be meaningless without memes

step 1: nitrogen fixation- conversion of atmospheric no₂ into forms useful to plants by lightning, bacteria, and cyanobacteria.

step 2: nitrification-process of converting ammonia to nitrite or nitrate.

step 3: assimilation-plant roots absorb new form of nitrogen.

step 4: ammonification-conversion of organic nitrogen to ammonia by bacteria involved in decomposition.

step 5: denitrification-bacteria turns the decomposed matter back into n₂o, which is released into atmosphere; repeat cycle.