The discoverer of "homeotic mutations," who also resisted the growing "modern synthesis" model of evolution,was ________.
A) St. George Mivart
B) Ernst Mayr
C) Julian Huxley
D) David Wake
E) William Bateson

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William Bateson discovered homeotic mutations, which are mutations that affect the development of different body segments. Bateson also had a significant disagreement with many proponents of the "modern synthesis" model of evolution, which integrated ideas of genetics and natural selection.

The Discoverer of "Homeotic Mutations," Who Also Resisted the Growing