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Question
According to the evolutionary theory, the formation of a new species is generally due to ______
Options
sudden creation by nature
accumulation of variations over several generations
clones formed during asexual reproduction
movement of individuals from one habitat to another
Solution
accumulation of variations over several generations
Explanation:
According to Darwin's theory of evolution, variations, when accumulated over a long period of time lead to the origin of a new species.
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