Who Was the Botanist Whose Research Helped Solve the Puzzle

question 40

Multiple Choice

Who was the botanist whose research helped solve the puzzle of the genetic origin of chance variations among plants and animals?

• A)Hugo De Vries
• B)Alfred Russel Wallace
• C)Charles Darwin
• D)Erasmus Darwin
• E)Sir Charles Lyell

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Definitions:

Reductionist

An approach in science and philosophy that breaks complex phenomena down into their most basic parts, often with the aim of simplifying understanding.

Holistic

An approach that considers the whole system, including physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects, rather than focusing on individual parts.

Mechanical

Pertaining to or involving machines or mechanical forces, often related to the physical aspects of objects and processes.

Rationalist

A person who emphasizes reasoning, logic, and knowledge derived from intellectual analysis and deduction.