Out of following, who was the predecessor of Darwin's and developed the theory of acquired characteristics?

Weismann

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Mendel

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Malthus

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Lamarck

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Solution

The correct option is D Lamarck
Lamarck is the scientist, who gave theory of acquired characteristics. He explained that animals acquire characteristics after using certain physical traits constantly.

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