Question

Modern synthetic theory of evolution is not involved in

• A. Gene mutation
• B. Gene recombination
• C. Natural selection
• D. Increase in size

Answer 1

The correct option is D Increase in size

Modern synthetic theory of evolution incorporates the role of genetic changes as the cause of evolution of the organisms. The concepts coming under this synthetic theory of evolution includes the genetic variations, reproductive and geographical isolation, gene mutation and recombination and the natural selection. Increase in size was given by the Use and Disuse of Organs theory under Lamarckism.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Increase in size'