Topic: Mechanism: variation, mutation, recombination, natural selection· Genetics and Evolution

According to Hugo de Vries, the mechanism of evolution is

1. Multiple step mutations

2. Phenotypic variations

3. Saltation

4. Minor mutations

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Answer: 3. Saltation

Key idea: Hugo de Vries proposed mutation theory.

He said evolution happens through single-step large mutations, called saltation, which create new species at once. Darwin favoured small gradual variations.

Answer: option 3.

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