Question

Theory of inheritance of acquired character was given by:

Options

• Wallace

• Lamarck

• Darwin

• De Vries

Answer 1

Lamarck

Explanation:

One of the first attempts to describe the mechanism of evolution was done by Lamarck, whose theory of evolution is known as Lamarckism in the inheritance of acquired features throughout its life time due to internal vital force, the effect of environment new demands, and neglect of organs. They are passed down to the following generation, and the process continues until the variation and accumulated to the point where they give rise to new species.