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Hardy-Weinberg Principle

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According to Neo-Darwinism, evolution is due to

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Gene flow

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Change in gene structure

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Change in size of gene pool

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Change in gene frequency

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The correct option is D
Change in gene frequency

According to the theory of Neo-Darwinism, the change in gene frequency leads to evolution.

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