science
Grade6
Easy
Question
Lamarck’s theory states that for organic evolution to occur each progeny:
- Shows struggle for existence
- Inherit characters acquired by parental generation
- Is similar to its parents
- None of the above
Hint:
Lamarck theory states that the characteristics acquired by the individual in their lifetime can be inherited by the offspring.
The correct answer is: Inherit characters acquired by parental generation
- Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed his theory 'Lamarck theory; in 1809.
- His theory of evolution was well accepted in 19 century but was discarded in the 1930s.
- He explains that the traits which the parents acquired can be inherited by the offspring.
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