Question

Organic evolution is based on the usefulness of organs. This statement is associated with

• A. Darwin's theory
• B. Lamarck's theory
• C. Mutation Theory
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Lamarck's theory

Lamarck gave the theory of inheritance of acquired characters. The organisms undergoes several changes in order to adapt to the changing environmental condition in the course of evolution. The change which occurs in the course of evolution are inherited from one generation to other. The organs which are not used during the course of evolution turns rudimentary and those are utilized maximum are highly developed and evolved organs.

So, the correct answer is option B.