Which scientist does not match his achievement in the following options?
Correct answer: D. Cuvier published papers on inheritance
- A. Lamarck published the theory of evolution
- B. Lyell published the principles of geology
- C. Malthus published an essay on the principles of population
- D. Cuvier published papers on inheritance
Explanation
OPTION A: Lamarck published his theory of evolution.OPTION B: Lyell published Principles of Geology.OPTION C: Malthus published an Essay on the " Principle of Population".OPTION D: Cuvier contributed much to the science of Palaeontology and explained Earth's history through catastrophism. Hence, D is the correct option.
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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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