JAMB Biology 2012 Question 49

Question 49

Evolution

The use and disuse of body parts and the inheritance of acquired traits were used to explain

  1. A.Darwin's theory
  2. B.Lamarck's theory
  3. C.genetic drift
  4. D.gene flow.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Lamarck's theory)

Explanation

Lamarck said organs grow with use and shrink with disuse, and that such acquired changes are passed on to offspring.