Question 48
EvolutionThe fallacy in Lamarck's evolutionary theory was the assumption that
- A.acquired traits are seldom formed
- B.traits are acquired through the use of body parts
- C.traits are acquired through disuse of body parts
- D.acquired traits are heritable.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (acquired traits are heritable.)
Explanation
Lamarck believed characters gained during life are passed to offspring. They are not, because they do not change the genes in the sex cells.