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JAMB Biology 2007 Question 14

Question 14

Evolution

The theory which supports the view that the large muscles developed by an athlete will be passed on to the offspring was proposed by

  1. A.Lamarck
  2. B.Darwin
  3. C.Mendel
  4. D.Pasteur.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Lamarck)

Explanation

Lamarck's theory of use and disuse said that characters acquired during life are inherited. We now know acquired characters like trained muscles are not passed on.