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Hugo de Vries is known chiefly for suggesting the concept of genes, rediscovering the laws of heredity in the 1890s while unaware of Gregor Mendel's work, for introducing the term "mutation", and for developing a mutation theory of evolution.

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Why did Hugo De Vries propose a theory about mutation?

Hugo de Vries proposed his theory of mutation in the early 20th century as a way to explain the sudden changes he observed in the characteristics of certain plant species, particularly the evening primrose. He believed that these abrupt changes, or "mutations," represented a new mechanism of evolution, distinct from the gradual changes emphasized by Darwin's theory of natural selection. De Vries's work contributed to the understanding of heredity and variation, laying the groundwork for modern genetics. His theory highlighted the role of genetic mutations as a source of new traits that could drive evolutionary change.


Who is one of two people who rediscovered Mendel's work in 1902?

Gregor Mendel's wok as rediscovered by three europeans in the 1900's. They too were trying to breed two different plants. No one knows the names of these men but if it were not for them then we would not have discovered genetics so early.


Who were the two people who rediscovered Mendel's work in 1902?

Hugo de Vries and Carl Correns were the two scientists who independently rediscovered Gregor Mendel's work on genetics in 1902. They recognized the significance of Mendel's laws of inheritance and helped to establish the field of genetics.


Who discover the lysosomes?

A Belgian biochemist, Christian de Duve (1917-)


Did gregor mendel build on any other scientists idea's?

Yes, Gregor Mendel's work on pea plants was influenced by the research of earlier scientists in the field of genetics, such as Carl von Nägeli, Carl Correns, and Hugo de Vries. Mendel's experiments with pea plants ultimately led to the founding of the modern science of genetics.