Question

The concept of a single step large scale mutation termed as saltation which caused speciation was given by which scientist

Answer 1

Answer:John Christopher Wills

Explanation:

The botanist named John Christopher Wills was the person who proposed the theory of saltation. This theory suggested the fact that large mutations were responsible for evolution and speciation of species not by gradual evolution by the process of natural selection.

Answer 2

John Christopher Wills, a botanist, gave the concept of a single large scale mutation which was termed as saltation and caused speciation.  

Explanation:

• Saltation refers to the large-scale and sudden change in the nucleotide linear sequence, from one generation to other, which result to the evolution of a different species.

• This theory of J. C. Wills serves as an alternative to the theory of Darwin where he advocated the descend of all species from common ancestors.