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According to the Neo-Darwinian theory, which of the following is responsible for the origin of new species?
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Correct option: C
Mutation together with natural selection
Option C (Mutation together with natural selection) is correct because Neo-Darwinism emphasizes the combined roles of mutation (introducing variation) and natural selection (filtering beneficial traits).
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