WAEC Biology 2018 Objective — Question 47

Question 47 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The diagram below is an illustration of one of the theories of evolution. Who proposed the theory in the illustration?

A. Louis Pasteur
B. Gregor Mendel
C. Robert Hooke
D. Jean LamarckCorrect

Explanation

The illustration (progressive change of a structure over time, e.g. gradual elongation) represents Lamarck's theory of use and disuse / inheritance of acquired characteristics.

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