JAMB Biology 2000 Question 47

Question 47

Evolution

The mutation theory of organic evolution was propounded by

  1. A.Gregor Mendel
  2. B.Hugo de Vries
  3. C.Jean Lamarck
  4. D.Charles Darwin.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Hugo de Vries)

Explanation

Hugo de Vries proposed that new species arise through sudden changes called mutations.