Question

Darwin's theory of pangenesis proposes __________.

• A. Some physical basis of inheritance.
• B. Development of useful organs and degeneration of useful organs.
• C. Increase in organ size with age
• D. Development of organs due to will power.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Some physical basis of inheritance.

In 1868, Darwin put forward the Theory of Pangenesis. According to this theory, every organ of the body produces minute hereditary particles, called gemmules or Pangenes, and they can be carried through the blood into the gametes. It laid emphasis on some basis of inheritance. Hence, Option A is correct.