According to the evolutionary theory,the formation of a new species is generally due to:

  • A
    sudden creation by nature
  • B
    accumulation of variations over several generations
  • C
    clones formed during asexual reproduction
  • D
    movement of individuals from one habitat to another

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Two pea plants,one with round green seeds $(RRyy)$ and another with wrinkled yellow $(rrYY)$ seeds,produce $F_1$ progeny that have round,yellow $(RrYy)$ seeds. When $F_1$ plants are selfed,the $F_2$ progeny will have new combinations of characters. Choose the new combinations from the following:
$(i)$ Round,yellow
$(ii)$ Round,green
$(iii)$ Wrinkled,yellow
$(iv)$ Wrinkled,green

Study the following cross showing self-pollination in $F_1$ generation,fill in the blank,and answer the question that follows:
Parents: $RRYY \times rryy$
(Round,yellow) (Wrinkled,green)
$F_1$: $RrYy \times$ ?
(Round,yellow)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

$(a)$ Explain,giving examples,how artificial selection has helped in the formation of newer varieties of cauliflower.
$(b)$ List the steps involved in the formation of new species.
$(c)$ How do different races of human beings belong to the same species?

$(a)$ Why traits such as intelligence and knowledge cannot be passed on to the next generation?
$(b)$ How can we say that birds are closely related to reptiles and have evolved from them?

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