Question

The phenomenon 'ontogeny repeats phylogeny' is explained by

• A. Recapitulation theory
• B. Inheritance theory
• C. Mutation theory
• D. Natural selection theory

Answer 1

The correct option is A Recapitulation theory

Biogenetic law or Recapitulation theory was given by Ernst Haeckel in 18661866. It states that 'ontogeny repeats phylogeny'. Ontogeny is the life history of an organism while phylogeny is the evolutionary history of the race of that organism. This means that an organism repeats its ancestral history during its development.

So, the correct answer is 'Recapitulation theory'.