Smallest unit to evolve through natural selection is

Cell

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Clade

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Organism

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Population

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Species

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Solution

The correct option is D Population
According to Darwin, evolution happens through natural selection which is a differential success in reproduction and adaptation of the organisms to their environment. The population is defined as a group of interbreeding organisms belonging to a particular species and sharing a common geographic area. Thus the smallest unit that can evolve through natural selection is the population. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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