NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 55
Question: Variations caused by mutation, as proposed by Hugo de Vries, are: [NEET 5-5-2019]
Options:
A) Small and directional
B) Small and directionless
C) Random and directional
D) Random and directionless
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D) Random and directionless
Solution:
- Hugo de Vries proposed the concept of mutations as a source of variation in organisms. According to his theory, mutations are sudden, random changes in the genetic material that can lead to new traits. These mutations are not influenced by the needs of the organism or the environment, and they occur without any specific direction.
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