Q. According to the Neo-Darwinian theory, which of the following is responsible for the origin of new species?

A) Mutations
B) Useful variations
C) Mutation together with natural selection
D) Hybridization
Explanation

According to Neo$-$Darwinian theory, the processes thst bring changes at the genetic level and are responsible for the origin of new species are mutations, recombinations, gene, migration (gene exchange), genetic drift and natural selection. These agents cause changes in alleles, genes, genotypic frequencies of a population and thus bring out evolution through origin of new species.

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