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1. which foundational concepts in biology were merged in the modern synthesis?

a. darwins theory of evolution and watsons and cricks structure of dna
b. darwins theory of evolution and mendels ideas of heritability
c. darwins theory of evolution and hersheys and chases proof of dna as genetic material
d. darwins theory of evolution and chargaffs rules of base pairing

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Explanation:

The modern synthesis in biology merged Darwin's theory of evolution (natural selection) with Mendel's ideas of heredity (genetic inheritance). Option A involves DNA structure (discovered later, not part of modern synthesis). Option C is about DNA as genetic material (also later). Option D is about base pairing rules (not part of the synthesis). Only B combines Darwin's evolution and Mendel's heritability.

Answer:

B. Darwin's theory of evolution and Mendel's ideas of heritability