BIOLOGY

JAMB 2011 - Question 48

Biology 2011 JAMB Past Questions - Question 48: The fallacy in Lamarcks evolutionary theory was the assumption that

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The fallacy in Lamarcks evolutionary theory was the assumption that
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

Acquired traits are not heritable e.g. A young man acquires the skill of foot balling through prolonged training. A young girl out of the lust for money practices prostitution. It is not a must that their children, will be good footballers and prostitutes. This is because their parent-; learnt these acts from their environment and therefore net transmitted through genes