Question

Find out the incorrect match from the following.

• A. Natural selection- Charles Darwin
• B. Mutation theory- Carl Correns
• C. Use and disuse theory- Lamarck
• D. Chemical evolution- Oparin and Haldane

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Mutation theory- Carl Correns

Natural selection was given by Charles Darwin. It states that the organism which are able to evolve according to changing environment are able to survive for longer duration and are naturally selected to evolve.

Mutation theory states that evolution is a sudden process where new varieties and species are formed by mutation which is considered as sudden change in the genome due to induced and natural factors. It was given by Hugo de Vries.

Use and disuse theory was given by Lamarck, which states that animals acquired characteristics after using certain physical traits constantly.

Chemical evolution states that life originated through certain simple organic molecules. It was proved by Oparin and Haldane.