Question

Mention how is mutation theory of Hugo de Vries different from Darwin’s theory of natural selection?

Answer 1

Answer: According to Hugo de Vries, new species arise due to single step large mutation whereas according to Darwin, evolution occurs gradually by the method of natural selection.

Answer 2

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Mutation Theory and Evolution. Prior to de Vries' work, Charles Darwin had proposed his theory of natural selection as a slow, gradual change of species over time. ... According to de Vries' mutation theory, living organisms can develop changes to their genes that greatly alter the organism.