Question

Which of the following point favor mutation theory?

(a) Mutations are not very common

(b) Mutations are mostly recessive

(c) Mutation give rise to new varieties

(d) Evening primrose is not a normal plant

The question was asked during a job interview.

Question is taken from Mechanism of Evolution topic in section Evolution of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Mutation give rise to new varieties

Easiest explanation: A number of mutations appear in nature and some mutations are also induced which have given rise to variations. This theory could explain both progressive and retrogressive evolution.  The remaining options are against mutation theory.