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According to the modern synthetic theory, the unit of evolution is a/an

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Individual
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Population
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Species
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Genus
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The correct option is C Population
  • The Modern Synthetic theory of Evolution explains the evolution of life in terms of genetic changes occurring in the populations that leads to the formation of new species.
  • It also explains the genetic population or Mendelian population, gene pool and the gene frequency
  • Hence, According to the modern synthetic theory, the unit of evolution is a/an Population.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Population'.

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