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WAEC Biology 2014 Question 50

Question 50

Evolution

Lamarck's theory of evolution is based on the fact that

  1. A.organisms acquire genes from their parents.
  2. B.organisms pass on acquired characters to their offspring.
  3. C.characteristics of organisms are determined by the creator.
  4. D.characteristics of organisms are the sum of their parents' characters.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (organisms pass on acquired characters to their offspring.)

Explanation

Lamarck said that features gained during an organism's life through use or disuse are passed on to its offspring.