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NEET Previous Year Question

$According to Hugo de Vries, the mechanism of evolution is :-$

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $Multiple step mutations$
B $Saltation$
C $Phenotypic variations$
D $Minor mutations$

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) According to Hugo de Vries, evolution occurs through sudden, large heritable mutations, called saltations, rather than by gradual changes.

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