Which of the following is the most likely sequence of events in geographic speciation?
A) Geographic barrier, reproductive isolation, genetic divergence
B) Geographic barrier, genetic divergence, reproductive isolation
C) Genetic divergence, geographic barrier, reproductive isolation
D) Genetic divergence, reproductive isolation, geographic barrier
E) Reproductive isolation, genetic divergence, geographic barrier

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Geographic barriers physically separate populations, which leads to genetic divergence due to isolation leading to different selection pressures. Over time, this genetic divergence may cause reproductive barriers to form, which completes the process of geographic speciation.

Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Sequence of Events