Evolution can be most succinctly defined as
A) the appearance of new species
B) the change from one species to another in one generation
C) the change in allele frequency from one generation to the next
D) any type of genetic mutation
E) genetic drift

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Evolution is defined as the change in allele frequency within a population from one generation to the next. While the appearance of new species and the occurrence of genetic mutations are both part of the evolutionary process, they alone do not encompass the complete definition of evolution. Similarly, evolution does not typically occur in one generation, as indicated in choice B, and genetic drift (choice E) is only one mechanism of evolution.

Evolution Can Be Most Succinctly Defined as