What factors could lead to the rise of a new species?
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:
Factors that would result in a new species are as follows:
(a) Mutation
(b) Genetic drift
(c) Natural selection
(d) Geographical isolation
(e) Generative isolation for prolonged periods
(f) Environmental factors on the isolated populations
(g) Quantum of genetic variant transmissible from one generation to the following generation
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