The Modern Synthesis Refers To

Question

The modern synthesis refers to
A) the combination of Mendelian and blending inheritance.
B) the combination of anthropology and biology.
C) the combination of modern genetics and Darwinism.
D) the combination of modern anthropology with animal behavior.

Accepted Answer

The modern synthesis refers to the combination of modern genetics and Darwinism, also known as the theory of evolution by natural selection. This integration was a major development in the field of evolutionary biology and helped to explain how genetic variation and natural selection could lead to the evolution of new species.