Question

What Are the 3 Theories of Evolution?

Answer 1

The three theories of evolution are as follows:

1. Theory of inheritance of acquired characters:

• This theory was given bye scientist Lamarck and this theory states that any modification that an organism experiences or acquires during its lifetime can be transmitted to its offspring.

2. Theory of natural selection:

• This theory was given by Darwin and according to this theory the organism is selected for survival and reproduction on the basis of its phenotype that means only the fittest organisms can survive.

3. Mutation theory:

• This theory was given by scientist De Vries and this theory states that any new species that is formed, is a result of the sudden and unexpected emergence of an alteration in its DNA.