Multiple choice

The first scientist to use the term mutation was:

  1. Darwin

  2. Sinnot

  3. Hugo de Vries

  4. Morgan

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hugo de Vries coined the term 'mutation' based on his observations of sudden changes in evening primrose plants. Darwin proposed natural selection, while Morgan and Sinnott worked later in genetics.