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WAEC Biology 1996 Question 58

Question 58

Evolution

The statements below are about evolution of species
I. Members of a species vary II. Organisms produce many offspring III. The mechanism of evolution is inheritance of acquired characters IV. Changes in the phenotype is brought about by the individual itself
Which of the statement(s) is/are related to the Darwin's theory of evolution?

  1. A.I only
  2. B.II only
  3. C.I, II and IV
  4. D.I and II only
  5. E.II and IV only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (I and II only)

Explanation

Variation (I) and over-production of offspring (II) are Darwin's ideas; III and IV are Lamarck's.