During the 1920s to 1940s, biologists combined Mendelian genetics with Darwin's theory to form a unified explanation of evolution that is referred to as:
A) classical Darwinism.
B) evolutionary genetics.
C) genetic evolution.
D) neo-evolution.
E) the modern synthesis.

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The modern synthesis is the term used to describe the fusion of Mendelian genetics with Darwinian evolution, which occurred during the early to mid-20th century, providing a comprehensive theory of evolution.

During the 1920s to 1940s, Biologists Combined Mendelian Genetics with Darwin's