The Term "Modern Synthesis" Refers To

question 49

Multiple Choice

The term "modern synthesis" refers to:

• A)the synthesis of Darwin's ideas about evolution with Malthus's ideas about population growth.
• B)the synthesis of Darwin's and Wallace's independently developed ideas about natural selection and adaptation.
• C)the synthesis of Darwin's ideas about natural selection and Mendelian genetics.
• D)the synthesis of Darwin's ideas about natural selection and modern DNA sequencing technology.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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