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What is Lamarck's theory of evolution and how was it disproved by Weismann?
What is Lamarck's theory of evolution and how was it disproved by Weismann?
- 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
What is Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution by means of natural selection?
What is Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution by means of natural selection?
- 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
What are some examples of evidence for evolution through comparative studies?
What are some examples of evidence for evolution through comparative studies?
- 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
