The so-called modern synthesis,the currently accepted view of evolution,
A) suggests that speciation occurs after the genetic isolation of two populations, which allows their gene pools to diverge.
B) refers to the combination of catastrophism and Darwin's theory of evolution.
C) suggests that speciation occurs after intense competition.
D) refers to the combination of Mendel's genetic discoveries and the theory of gene flow.
E) has been challenged by recent fossils found in East Africa.

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The modern synthesis combines Darwin's theory of evolution with the concepts of genetics, including the idea that speciation occurs when gene flow between two populations is interrupted, leading to divergence of the gene pools. This is typically accomplished through some form of genetic isolation, such as geographic separation or reproductive barriers.

The So-Called Modern Synthesis,the Currently Accepted View of Evolution