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match each reproductive isolating mechanism to its definition or example:
-zygotic mortality
A)offspring fertile but do not leave offspring in turn
B)mule
C)development ceases after fertilization
D)sperm immobilized and destroyed

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Zygotic mortality refers to the phenomenon where the development of the embryo ceases after fertilization, resulting in no offspring being produced. This can occur for a variety of reasons, including genetic incompatibility between the parents or environmental factors that prevent normal development. Option A is incorrect as it describes reduced fitness rather than zygotic mortality. Option B is incorrect as it refers to a specific hybrid offspring of a horse and a donkey, which is usually sterile. Option D is incorrect as it describes a different process entirely - the destruction of sperm before fertilization can occur.

Matching Questions Match Each Reproductive Isolating Mechanism to Its Definition or Example