Question

What is the fundamental unit of evolution?

Answer 1

Fundamental unit of evolution:

1. Evolution is defined as the changes occurring in the inherited traits of a population from one generation to another and many successive generations.
2. Population is a group of individuals who are of the same species living in the same geographical area and also interbreed with each other.
3. The smallest and fundamental unit of evolution is the population that undergoes any type of evolutionary change.
4. The evolutionary changes are due to mutation in the individuals in a population that passes into their offspring.