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Evolution is best defined as
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Evolution is best defined as

A
Inheritance of acquired characters

B
Descent by modifications

C
Spontaneous generation

D
Struggle for existance

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Evolution is defined as the change in the inherited traits of a population of organisms through successive generations. When living organisms reproduce, they pass on to their progeny a collection of traits.
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Evolution is best defined as
Updated OnApr 13, 2022
TopicEvolution
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 1
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Avg. Video Duration1 min