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Genetic change from one generation to the next is known as ___Group of answer choicesMicroevolution Principle of Use/DisuseVariationMacroevolution

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Genetic change from one generation to the next is known as Microevolution.

Explanation:

  • Microevolution refers to the small-scale evolutionary changes that occur within a species or population. These changes can involve alterations in allele frequencies and can result from natural selection, genetic drift, mutations, and gene flow.
  • The other options, such as Macroevolution, typically refer to broader evolutionary changes that can lead to the emergence of new species, and not the genetic changes seen within a single population over generations.
  • Variation refers to the differences among individuals within a population and is a crucial aspect of evolution but does not specifically describe the process of change itself.
  • Principle of Use/Disuse is an outdated concept from Lamarckian theories of evolution that suggests traits develop based on their use and could be passed to the next generation.

Thus, the correct choice is Microevolution.

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