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Question
Which one of the following studies strongly supports Neo-Darwinism theory?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Neo-Darwinism (the modern synthesis) integrates Darwinian natural selection with Mendelian genetics. Molecular genetics provides the strongest support by revealing the molecular basis of heredity (DNA), mutation, and genetic variation upon which natural selection acts. It explains the mechanisms of inheritance and variation that Darwin could not. Paleontology, comparative anatomy, and functional morphology provide evidence for evolution but do not directly address the genetic mechanisms that are central to Neo-Darwinism.
Hint
Which field provides the direct evidence for the genetic mechanisms of inheritance and variation that form the basis of the modern synthesis?