Question

The evolutionary theory that suggests that a species can suddenly and rapidly evolve into a new species is

A.genetic drift
B. gradualism
C. punctuated equilibrium

Answer 1

C. punctuated equilibrium

Step-by-step explanation:

• The evolutionary theory of punctuated equilibrium was proposed in the year by 1972 by Stephen Jay Gould.
• According to this theory in the evolution of species, there are two types of periods that occur - one is the stasis and the other is punctuation.
• During punctuation, the individuals show sudden and rapid change and evolve into new species whereas in the static period they remain as it is without changing themselves.