JAMB Biology 1997 Question 50

Question 50

Evolution

Long neck in giraffe is used to illustrate the theory of

  1. A.use and disuse
  2. B.origin of species
  3. C.origin of life
  4. D.natural selection.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (use and disuse)

Explanation

Lamarck explained the giraffe's long neck by stretching to reach leaves, his theory of use and disuse.