Two organisms live in the same geographical area, are very similar genetically, and can breed with each other successfully. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. These organisms have undergone natural selection.

b. These organisms are members of different populations.

c. These organisms are members of the same species.

d. These organisms have gone extinct.

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Miguel Escobar

Biology

7 July, 15:00

Two organisms live in the same geographical area, are very similar genetically, and can breed with each other successfully. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. These organisms have undergone natural selection.

b. These organisms are members of different populations.

c. These organisms are members of the same species.

d. These organisms have gone extinct.

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Preston Lamb · Answer 1

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

When two genetically similar species can breed among each other in order to produce a fertile offspring then it is known as members of same species.

The offspring that is produced must be fertile in order to extend the members in the same species.

Two organism can breed because they are genetically similar and the similarity allows the organism produces a fertile offspring.