Asked by Kristina Martin on Jul 15, 2024

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A reproductively isolated population or group capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring is a:​

A) ​genus
B) ​category
C) ​family
D) ​species

Reproductively Isolated

A state in which different groups of organisms can no longer interbreed and produce fertile offspring, leading to speciation.

Fertile Offspring

Offspring that are capable of reproducing, indicating successful genetic combination and viability.

Species

A fundamental category in biological taxonomy, defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.

  • Acquire knowledge of the elementary taxonomy and classification frameworks in biology, including an understanding of terms like species, genus, and phylum.
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Priscilla ArevaloJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A reproductively isolated population that is capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring defines a species. Genus, category, and family are broader classifications that include multiple species.