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According to the theory of acquired inheritance ______. - Biology (Theory)

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According to the theory of acquired inheritance ______.

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  • if a man loses his hand, then his children will also be missing a hand

  • organisms are able to bring about a change in their phenotype

  • changes in phenotype are passed ·on by way of the genotype to the next generation

  • all of the above

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organisms are able to bring about a change in their phenotype

Explanation:

According to the theory of acquired inheritance, organisms can bring about changes in their phenotype during their lifetime due to use or disuse. These acquired changes are then inherited by their offspring. This theory states that changes in an organism caused by its environment or habits are passed to the next generation, although this has been disproved by modern genetics.

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Chapter 8: Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 343]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 8 Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 1. 57. | Page 343
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