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Standard X
Biology
Mutation Theory & Neodarwinism
De Vries theo...
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De Vries theory of mutation is :
A
Opposed to natural selection theory.
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Not opposed to natural selection theory.
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C
Opposed to germplasm theory
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Opposed to Lamrck's theory
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The correct option is
D
Not opposed to natural selection theory.
According to De Vries theory of evolution,
Mutation or discontinuous variation is the raw material of evolution.
The mutation appears suddenly and produced their effect immediately.
Mutants are different from the parents and there is no intermediate stage between the two.
The same type of mutation can appear in several individuals of a species.
Mutation can appear in all direction and all mutations are the inheritance
Useful mutations are selected by nature an lethal mutations are eliminated.
So, the correct option is 'Not opposed to natural selection theory'
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