The unit of evolution is the
Evolution ·Previously asked in JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist 2025
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Question
The unit of evolution is the
- A. individual
- B. social groups
- C. population (Correct answer)
- D. species
Correct Answer
Option C — population
Detailed Solution & Explanation
The correct answer is population.
Key Points
- The population is the unit of evolution.
- Evolution occurs through changes in allele frequencies within a population over time (not in individuals, which cannot change their genotype).
Topics covered: Population Genetics Natural Selection