Which of the following is best described by the term ‘modern synthesis’?

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The question asks: Which of the following is best described by the term ‘modern synthesis’?
Option A: The basis for all modern biology. While the modern synthesis contributed foundational ideas to biology, describing it as the basis for all modern biology is overly broad and not precise.
Option B: New procedures in organic chemistry. The modern synthesis is not about chemical techniques; it focuses on integrating genetics with Darwinian evolution, not chemistry methods.
Option C: New knowledge of protein manufacturing. Although proteins and molecular biology became important later, the modern synthesis specifically emphasizes the integration of natural selection with Mendelian genetics, not a new understanding of protein synthesis.
Option D: The meshing of Darwin’s and Mendel’s ideas. This option correctly captures the essence of the modern synthesis: combining Darwinian natural selection with Mendelian genetics to explain evolutionary change. It represents the synthesis of gradual evolution with discrete genetic inheritance, forming a coherent framework.

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