The scientist who propounded the theory of pangenesis/gemmules was

Lamarck

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Maupertius

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Kolreuter

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Darwin.

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Solution

The correct option is D Darwin.

Theory of Pangenesis is proposed by Charles Darwin. According to him, each part of body produces minute paraticles called gemmules or pangenes, which aggergate to form gamete. On fusion, these give rise to a new individual.
So,the correct option is ‘Darwin’.

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