Evolution · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
Which statement best defines biological evolution in terms of population genetics and organismal history?
Practice question from Evolution (Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Which statement best defines biological evolution in terms of population genetics and organismal history?
- A.The static record of an organism's ancestry without genetic modifications.
- B.The cumulative historical development of a lineage accompanied by inherited variations across generations.Correct answer
- C.The isolated physiological growth of an individual organism during its lifetime.
- D.An inevitable, linear progression toward higher structural complexity.
Solution
Focus on how evolution connects ancestral history with inherited variation over generations.
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