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Which of the following is correct about neodarwinism ?
I. Neo-darwinism distinguished between germplasm and somatoplasm.
II. Neo-darwinism explains that adaptations result from mutiple forces and natural selection is one of them.
III Variations accumulate in indivduals.
IV Accepted the inheritance of acquired characters.

A

I and II

B

III and IV

C

I and III

D

II and IV

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