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Discuss the most accepted theory of evolution.


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Synthetic theory of evolution:

  1. The most accepted theory of evolution is the synthetic theory of evolution or Neo-Darwinism, also called the modern concept.
  2. According to this theory, the origin of new species is based on the interaction of genetic variations and natural selection. It recognizes various factors like gene mutations, changes in chromosome number and structures, genetic recombination, natural selection, and reproductive isolation.

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