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2019 · Q14
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Evolution question

2019 · Q14

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Variations caused by mutation, as proposed by Hugo de Vries, are :
  1. A
    small and directional
  2. B
    small and directionless
  3. C
    random and directional
  4. D
    random and directionless
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Correct answer: D

According to De Vries, Variations are large, random and directionless.

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