According to the modern synthetic theory, the unit of evolution is a/an
A
Individual
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Population
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C
Species
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D
Genus
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Solution
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.