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.

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1.	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» Speciation is the formation of new species from the pre-existing population. Factors responsible for speciation: (i) Genetic drift (ii) Geographical isolation (iii) Natural selection (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.