Change in frequency of alleles in population results in evolution as proposed by
A
Lamarck’s theory
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B
Hardy-Weinberg principle
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C
Hugo de Vries theory
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D
Darwin’s theory
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Solution
The correct option is B Hardy-Weinberg principle Hugo De Vries gave the mutation theory of evolution.
Hardy-Weinberg principle states that the allele frequencies remain constant in successive generations in a population which does not undergo evolutionary change.
Darwin gave the theory of natural selection.
Lamarck gave the theory of inheritance of acquired characters.
Hence the correct option is
b. Hardy-Weinberg principle