Question

Which of the following correctly lists the driving factors of divergent evolution?

Options

• Enhanced gene flow between populations of entirely different lineages

• Similar environmental conditions acting through natural selection alone

• Migration to isolated environments, blocked gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection

• Independent evolution of similar features due to shared habitats only

Answer 1

Divergent evolution is driven by migration to isolated environments, blocked gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection. These factors cause populations from a common ancestor to accumulate differences, eventually forming new species.