State the Theory of Evolution of Life
Asked by Apurv Palekar
| 9th Feb, 2012,
10:41: AM
The theory of Evolution of life :
- Various theories about the evolution of life have been proposed.
- Darwins theory of Natural Selection stated that nature only selects those organisms that are best-suited to the particular environmental condition; whereas Lamarck's theory states that it is the environment that brings changes in organisms.
- Darwin talked about variation but did not mention about the sources of variation. With progress in genetics the sources of variation were discovered and Darwins original theory of Natural Selection modified. This new theory was termed Neo-Darwinism or modern synthetic theory.
According to this theory :
1. The unit of evolution is population which has its own gene pool.
2. The heritable genetic changes appearing in the individuals of a population are
the basis of evolution.
4. Natural selection selects the variations which helps in adapting to the environment.
5. A change in the genetic constitution of a population selected by natural selection
is responsible for evolution of a new species.
6. More offspring with favourable genetic changes are born. This is called
differential reproduction. Reproductive isolation helps in keeping species
distinct.
The theory of Evolution of life :
- Various theories about the evolution of life have been proposed.
- Darwins theory of Natural Selection stated that nature only selects those organisms that are best-suited to the particular environmental condition; whereas Lamarck's theory states that it is the environment that brings changes in organisms.
- Darwin talked about variation but did not mention about the sources of variation. With progress in genetics the sources of variation were discovered and Darwins original theory of Natural Selection modified. This new theory was termed Neo-Darwinism or modern synthetic theory.
According to this theory :
1. The unit of evolution is population which has its own gene pool.
2. The heritable genetic changes appearing in the individuals of a population are
the basis of evolution.
4. Natural selection selects the variations which helps in adapting to the environment.
5. A change in the genetic constitution of a population selected by natural selection
is responsible for evolution of a new species.
6. More offspring with favourable genetic changes are born. This is called
differential reproduction. Reproductive isolation helps in keeping species
distinct.
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| 9th Feb, 2012,
12:53: PM
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