Question

multiple choice 1 point
why does speciation increase biodiversity?
it creates new species through genetic divergence
it reduces the number of species
it stabilizes population size
it limits reproduction between populations

Explanation:

Speciation is the process by which new species form. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms (including species) in an ecosystem. When speciation occurs, new species are created through genetic divergence (accumulation of genetic differences over time). This directly increases the number of species, thus enhancing biodiversity. The other options are incorrect: reducing the number of species would decrease biodiversity; stabilizing population size is about population dynamics, not species - level diversity; limiting reproduction between populations is a mechanism of speciation (like reproductive isolation) but not the reason speciation increases biodiversity. The key reason is the creation of new species.

Answer:

It creates new species through genetic divergence.