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Post-UTME Biology 2012 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 19 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The theory that new organs or characteristics develop in organisms when there is a need for them was postulated by

  • A. Charles Darwin
  • B. Jean LamarckCorrect
  • C. Gregor Mendel
  • D. Wallace

Explanation

This is Lamarck's theory of adaptation through need and use.

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