Postzygotic isolating mechanisms occur when the offspring ____.
A) survive to reproductive age
B) have vigorous health
C) inherit the same numbers of chromosomes from each parent
D) inherit different developmental instructions from each parent
E) have hybrid viability

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Postzygotic isolating mechanisms refer to factors that come into play after fertilization, preventing hybrids from passing on their genes. One such mechanism is when offspring inherit different developmental instructions from each parent, leading to developmental issues or infertility.

Postzygotic Isolating Mechanisms Occur When the Offspring ____