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Change in frequency of alleles in population results in evolution as proposed by

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Lamarck’s theory
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Hardy-Weinberg principle
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Hugo de Vries theory
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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

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