BIOLOGY

JAMB 2023 - Question 19

Biology 2023 JAMB Past Questions - Question 19: Long neck in giraffe is used to illustrate the theory of

Long neck in giraffe is used to illustrate the theory of
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

The theory often associated with the long neck of giraffes is the theory of evolution by natural selection, proposed by Charles Darwin. According to this theory, giraffes with longer necks were more likely to survive and reproduce in their environment because they could reach higher branches for food, thus passing on their advantageous traits to future generations. This process is known as "adaptive evolution." Therefore, the solution to the question could be "evolution by natural selection" or simply "evolution."