Which of the following possible causes of speciation is most likely to cause rapid speciation?
A) polyploidy
B) reinforcement
C) colonization
D) natural selection

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Polyploidy, the condition in which an organism has extra sets of chromosomes, can lead to rapid speciation because it can instantly create reproductive barriers between the polyploid individuals and the rest of the population, preventing gene flow and thus leading to the formation of a new species.

Which of the Following Possible Causes of Speciation Is Most