Q. Evolution for Darwin was gradual, while de Vries believed that mutations, caused speciation. The belief of de Vries supports the concept of

A) Saltation
B) Evolution
C) Genetic equilibrium
D) Variance
Explanation

Hugo de Vries believed that mutation causes evolution and not the minor heritable variations, which was mentioned by Darwin Mutation are random and directionless, while Darwin’s variations are small and directional Term ‘saltation’ is also called single step large mutation, which leads to new specks

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