Which of the following is NOT an element of the neo-Darwinian synthesis?
A) the use of newly introduced dating techniques
B) a new focus on primate behavior and ecology
C) a new focus on human races as pigeonholed categories
D) the use of molecular genetics to reconstruct biological histories

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The neo-Darwinian synthesis did not focus on human races as pigeonholed categories but rather emphasized the importance of natural selection, genetic variation, and the role of mutations in evolution. The use of newly introduced dating techniques, a new focus on primate behavior and ecology, and the use of molecular genetics to reconstruct biological histories are all elements of the neo-Darwinian synthesis.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Element of the Neo-Darwinian