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What is Lamarckism also known as?
What is Lamarckism also known as?
- Lamarckian inheritance (correct)
- Pangenesis theory
- Orthogenesis concept
- Darwinian evolution
Who is credited with the idea of Lamarckism?
Who is credited with the idea of Lamarckism?
- Charles Darwin
- Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (correct)
- Gregor Mendel
- Alfred Russel Wallace
What did Lamarckism propose about passing on physical characteristics to offspring?
What did Lamarckism propose about passing on physical characteristics to offspring?
- Innate genetic traits
- Random mutations
- Environmental adaptation
- Acquired characteristics through use or disuse (correct)
How did Lamarckism differ from Darwin's theory of evolution?
How did Lamarckism differ from Darwin's theory of evolution?
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What did researchers attempt to find evidence for from the 1860s onwards?
What did researchers attempt to find evidence for from the 1860s onwards?
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