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Who proposed the Mutation Theory of Evolution?


A

Darwin

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Lamarck

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C

Hugo de Vries

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D

A.I. Oparin

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Solution

The correct option is C

Hugo de Vries


Mutation theory of Evolution

  1. This theory states that mutation is not caused due to minor variation.
  2. It is caused due to immediate major differences in the population.

Correct option is (c).

The explanation of the correct option.

  1. Hugo de Vries proposed the mutation theory of evolution.
  2. He said that mutation results in speciation.

The explanation of the incorrect option.

Option (a)-

  1. Darwin proposed natural selection theory and adaptive radiation theory.

Option (b)-

  1. Lamarck proposed the theory of inheritance of acquired characters.

Option (d)-

  1. The chemosynthetic theory was proposed by A.I. Oparin.

Final Answer: The mutation Theory of Evolution was proposed by Hugo de Vries.


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