The process whereby subpopulations evolve reproductive isolation while they are geographically separated is called
A) allopatric speciation.
B) sympatric speciation.
C) synonymous speciation.
D) analogous speciation.
E) homologous speciation.

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Allopatric speciation involves the evolution of reproductive isolation due to geographic isolation. This is in contrast to sympatric speciation, which occurs when subpopulations evolve reproductive isolation without geographic separation. The other answer choices are not valid terms used in evolutionary biology.

The Process Whereby Subpopulations Evolve Reproductive Isolation While They Are