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Will geographical isolation be a major factor in the speciation of an organism that reproduces asexually? Why or why not?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Geographical Isolation**: - Geographical isolation occurs when a population of organisms is separated by physical barriers such as mountains, rivers, or distance. This separation prevents gene flow between populations. 2. **Asexual Reproduction Overview**: - Asexual reproduction involves only one parent organism, which produces offspring that are genetically identical to itself. This means that there is no mixing of genes from different individuals. ...
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