Darwin's theory of pangenesis says that passage of factors through generation occurs by production in each cell of the body of
A
Nuclei
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B
Germs
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C
Gemmules
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D
DNA molecules
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Solution
The correct option is B Gemmules Darwin was not aware of inheritance and genetics principles which are responsible for transmission of characters from one generation to the next. He forwarded the theory of pangenesis according to which gemmules are responsible for transmission of hereditary characters through generations.