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List out the various evolutionary agents as envisaged by the modern theory of evolution.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding Evolutionary Agents**: - Evolutionary agents are forces that can alter the genetic structure of a population. They play a crucial role in the process of evolution by affecting how traits are passed on and how populations change over time. 2. **Identifying the Various Evolutionary Agents**: - **Recombination**: This is the process by which genetic material is rearranged during reproduction, leading to new combinations of genes in the offspring. It contributes to genetic diversity within a population. ...
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  2. Distinguish between homologous organs and analogous organs.

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  3. What are connecting links? Explain by taking example of Peripatus.

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  4. What are vestigial organs? Explain with an example in digestive system...

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  5. List out the morphological changes that took place in the course of ev...

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  6. Define the following. Struggle for existence

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  7. Define the following Acquired characters

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  8. Distinguish between gene flow and genetic drift.

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  9. List out the various evolutionary agents as envisaged by the modern th...

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  10. Explain Lamarckism principle of use and dis use with respect to the or...

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  11. What are acquired characters? Give an example.

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  12. Explain the evolution of man.

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  13. Under what conditions, gene migration lead to speciation?

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  14. How did Weismann's germplasm theory disprove Lamarckism?

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  15. Distinguish between the following. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes

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  16. Distinguish between the following. Invertebrates and vertebrates

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  17. Distinguish between the following. Gymnosperms and angiosperms

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  18. Distinguish between the following. Protochordates and vertebrates

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  19. Explain the concept of survival of the fittest.

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  20. What is meant by struggle for existence and survival of the fittest? E...

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