WAEC Biology 2008 Question 59

Question 59

Evolution

The accepted concepts for the theory of Natural Selection does not include

  1. A.tendency for organisms to overproduce
  2. B.struggle for existence
  3. C.survival of the fittest
  4. D.use and disuse of body parts.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (use and disuse of body parts.)

Explanation

Use and disuse was Lamarck's idea; overproduction, struggle for existence and survival of the fittest are parts of Darwin's natural selection.