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) divergence, genetic isolation, genetic drift
E) genetic isolation, genetic drift, divergence

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In allopatric speciation, a population is first geographically isolated (genetic isolation), then genetic drift occurs in the isolated populations, leading to divergence over time.

Which of the Following Describes the Most Likely Order of Events