Question

What factors could lead to the rise of new species? [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 0.5 Mark

Factors that could lead to the rise of new species are
1. Natural selection
2. Genetic drift
3. Genetic mutation
4. Geographical isolation and environmental factors on isolated population.
5. Reproductive isolation
6. Acquisition of traits during the lifetime of an individual which can be inherited and accumulated from one generation to the next.