The Convergence of Evolutionary Biology with Genetics Produced the Unified

question 55

Multiple Choice

The convergence of evolutionary biology with genetics produced the unified evolutionary theory known as:

• A)polygenic inheritance.
• B)common descent with modification.
• C)the modern synthesis.
• D)the origin of species.

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Definitions:

Sexual Reproduction

A biological process where organisms reproduce by combining genetic material from two different cells, typically involving male and female gametes.

Darwinʼs Theory

The scientific theory of biological evolution by natural selection, proposed by Charles Darwin, explaining how species evolve over generations through inherited variations.

Descended

Having a lower position or moving downward; in biology, it can refer to the process of an organ or species originating from a common ancestor.

Existing Organisms

Living entities that currently inhabit the planet, encompassing a wide diversity of life forms from single-celled bacteria to multicellular organisms.