What is another name for Lamarck's theory of evolution?

Theory of survival of the fittest

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Theory of mutation

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Theory of inheritance of acquired characters

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Theory of struggle for existence

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The correct option is C Theory of inheritance of acquired characters
In 1809, Jean Baptiste Lamarck proposed the theory of inheritance of acquired characters. This theory is mainly based on new needs, use and disuse of organs and inheritance of acquired characters.

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