GCE Biology 1989 Question 57

Question 57

Evolution

The theory that new organs or characteristics develop in organisms when there is a need for them was postulated by

  1. A.Charles Darwin
  2. B.Jean Lamarck
  3. C.Gregor Mendel
  4. D.Wallace
  5. E.Louis Pasteur
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Answer: B (Jean Lamarck)

Explanation

Lamarck's theory of use and disuse said organs develop when they are needed.