WAEC Biology 2014 Objective — Question 50
Question 50 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Lamarck's theory of evolution is based on the fact that
- A. organisms acquire genes from their parentsCorrect
- B. organisms pass on acquired characters to their offspring
- C. characteristics of organisms are determined by the creator
- D. characteristics of organisms are not the sum of their parents' characters
Explanation
Organisms acquire genes from their parents. It must be duly noted that acquired characteristics cannot be inherited (this is the flaw in Lamarck's theory).
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