Evolution Study Guide Quiz

Lamarck's theory states that evolution occurs through the inheritance of acquired traits, while Weismann's experiment with mice showed that acquired traits cannot be inherited (correct)

Lamarck's theory states that acquired traits can be passed down to offspring, while Weismann's experiment with mice showed that changes in traits acquired during an organism's lifetime cannot be inherited

Lamarck's theory states that evolution occurs through the inheritance of acquired traits, while Weismann's experiment with mice showed that acquired traits can only be inherited in certain circumstances

Lamarck's theory states that evolution occurs through natural selection, while Weismann's experiment with mice showed that acquired traits can be inherited

Evolution occurs through the inheritance of acquired traits

Evolution occurs through the variation and adaptation of traits in a population, leading to the survival of the fittest (correct)

Evolution occurs through the overproduction of offspring

Evolution occurs through the survival of the fittest

Comparing the size of different species of mammals

Comparing the coloration of different species of birds

Comparing the beaks of finches in different environments (correct)

Comparing the number of offspring produced by different species