1. A population of freshwater tilapia lives in Pasig River. Supposed a large group of tilapia is cut off from the population due to the continuous contamination of the river by moving to Manila Bay. Over many generations, the large group of tilapia already adapted in seawater. When the tilapia from the two populations are brought together, will they be able to reproduce with each other? What kind of speciation does this represent and how will this affect the genetic diversity in the population? Explain your answer using the concepts of speciation, natural selection, and genetic drift. 2. Among the theories of evolution that oppose the viewpoints of Darwin, choose one that you find most interesting to disagree with. Make a 10- sentence critique towards the chosen theory. You may use research articles to justify your standpoints.

1. A population of freshwater tilapia lives in Pasig River. Supposed a large group of tilapia is cut off from the population due to the continuous contamination of the river by moving to Manila Bay. Over many generations, the large group of tilapia already adapted in seawater. When the tilapia from the two populations are brought together, will they be able to reproduce with each other? What kind of speciation does this represent and how will this affect the genetic diversity in the population? Explain your answer using the concepts of speciation, natural selection, and genetic drift. 2. Among the theories of evolution that oppose the viewpoints of Darwin, choose one that you find most interesting to disagree with. Make a 10- sentence critique towards the chosen theory. You may use research articles to justify your standpoints.

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter11: Evolution And Its Processes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11RQ: What is the main difference between dispersal and vicariance? a. One leads to allopatric speciation,...

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