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Of the four factors that affect the evolution of species, which factor is driven by random events?(1 point)
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Speciation
Speciation
Genetic variation
Genetic variation
Differential survival and reproduction
Differential survival and reproduction
Competitive advantage
Competitive advantage
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Genetic variation
Explanation: Genetic variation arises largely from random events (mutations, random assortment and recombination). Differential survival/reproduction (natural selection) and competitive advantage are non-random processes, and speciation is a result, not the random cause.
Explanation: Genetic variation arises largely from random events (mutations, random assortment and recombination). Differential survival/reproduction (natural selection) and competitive advantage are non-random processes, and speciation is a result, not the random cause.
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