Question : What is meant by speciation? List four factors that could lead to speciation. Which of these cannot be a major factor in the speciation of a self-pollinating plant species. Give reason to justify your answer.

Question : What is meant by speciation? List four factors that could l

1.	Question : What is meant by speciation? List four factors that could lead to speciation. Which of these cannot be a major factor in the speciation of a self-pollinating plant species. Give reason to justify your answer.
Answer» Solution :(i) Speciation : The process of FORMATION of a new species from a pre-existing one. (ii) Four FACTORS : Genetic drift Mutation / Drastic change in the GENES or DNA Natural selection Geographical isolation (iii) Geographical isolation cannot be a major factor in the speciation of a self-pollinating plant species. (iv) Reason : Physical barrier cannot be created in self- pollinating PLANTS.