Question

State whether true or false:
Mutation theory fails to explain the significant impact of mutation on evolution.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Hugo de Vries proposed the mutation theory. He postulated that only mutations could lead to speciation and evolution. However, the theory has been criticised saying that the rate of mutation is very low (say it occurs in one out of a few million genes). In that case, it is hard to explain how mutations could have such a significant impact on evolution.