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Single step large mutation leading to speciation is also called

  1. Founder’s effect  
  2. Saltation  
  3. Branching descent  
  4. Natural selection  

The correct answer is: Saltation


    Saltationis the occurrence of a major mutation in a single generation, bringing about singnificant change.

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