science
Grade6
Easy
Question
Lamarck proposed that people who perform tough manual work are more likely to develop:
- Strong muscles
- Weak muscles
- Dark skin
- Sharp eyesight
Hint:
Lamarckism states that the characteristics acquired by the individual in their lifetime can be inherited by the offspring.
The correct answer is: Strong muscles
- Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed his theory 'Lamarck theory; in 1809.
- In this theory, he explained that people who perform tough manual work are more likely to develop strong muscles.
- He gave the example of the blacksmith who had done tough manual work all his life, the offspring of that blacksmith is likely to develop strong muscles upon maturity.
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