Question : What is 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? Explain. Give reason to justify your answer.

Question : What is speciation? List four factors that could lead to sp

1.	Question : What is 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? Explain. Give reason to justify your answer.
Answer» Solution :SPECIATION is the formation of NEW species from the pre-existing population. Factors responsible for speciation: (i) Genetic dritt (ii) Natural selection (iii) GEOGRAPHICAL isolation (IV) Mutation Geographical isolation cannot be a major factor in the speciation of a SELF pollinating plant species because physical barrier cannot be created in self-pollinating plants.