Which of the following describes the most likely order of events in allopatric speciation?
A) genetic drift, genetic isolation, divergence
B) genetic isolation, divergence, genetic drift
C) divergence, genetic drift, genetic isolation
D) genetic isolation, genetic drift, divergence

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In allopatric speciation, a population is first geographically isolated (genetic isolation), then genetic drift occurs due to the separation, and finally, divergence happens as the isolated populations evolve independently.

Which of the Following Describes the Most Likely Order of Events