WAEC Biology 2006 Question 60

Question 60

Evolution

The long necks and legs of the present day giraffes were some of the basis of

  1. A.Darwins' theory of evolution
  2. B.Mendel's theory of inheritance
  3. C.Lamarck's theory of evolution
  4. D.DeVries theory of evolution
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Answer: C (Lamarck's theory of evolution)

Explanation

Lamarck used the giraffe's neck to explain use and disuse and the inheritance of acquired characters.