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Who among the following has not championed the modern,synthetic theory of organic evolution?
A
Julian Huxley
B
T.Dobzanski
C
G.L. Stebbins
D
De Vries
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The modern synthetic theory (neo-Darwinism) is an extension of Darwinian Theory of evolution. It is a combination of mutations and natural selection. Both Darwinian and synthetic theory are based on mutation and population genetics. This theory is accepted by the most biologists.

Detailed explanation-2: -Synthetic theory of Evolution was introduced to us by few legendary evolutionary biologists naming T. Dobzhansky, J.B.S. Haldane, R.A. Fisher, Sewall Wright, G.L. Stebbins, and Ernst Mayr in the years 1930 and 1940.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, the correct answer is ‘Increase in size’

Detailed explanation-4: -The modern synthetic theory of evolution explains evolution as gene variants in a population that result in the establishment of a new species. It explains how genetic variations, breeding, geographical isolation, and natural selection all play a role in evolution.

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