Question

Give the difference between Darwinism and theory of mutation.

Answer 1

	Darwinism	Theory of Mutation
1.	Proposed by Charles Darwin.	Proposed by Hugo de Vries.
2.	Evolution occurs mainly through natural selection acting on variations.	Evolution occurs mainly through mutations, which are sudden and heritable variations.
3.	Variations are generally considered small and gradual.	Mutations are sudden and discontinuous.
4.	Natural selection plays the major role in selecting favourable variations.	Mutations provide new variations that can lead to the formation of new species.
5.	Evolution is generally gradual and continuous.	Evolution may occur through sudden changes produced by mutations.