Which of the following scientists hypothesized that organisms can pass down traits acquired during their lifetimes?
Correct answer: A. Lamarck
- A. Lamarck
- B. Darwin
- C. Mendel
- D. Linnaeus
Explanation
According to Lamarck's theory, the modifications an organism acquires during its lifetime can be passed along to its offspring. Lamarck proposed theories like the inheritance of acquired characters, use and disuse, increase in complexity, etc. whereas Darwin proposed theories like inheritance, different survival, species variation, and extinction.
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Evolution describes heritable change in populations over generations through variation, natural selection and adaptation. Lamarckism explains inheritance of acquired characteristics, while Darwinism explains selection of favourable inherited variations; these historical explanations must not be confused with the modern genetic account of evolutionary change.
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