Who gave the 'Theory of pangenesis'?

Lamarck

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Wallace

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Haeckel

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Darwin

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Solution

The correct option is C Darwin
In 1868, Charles Darwin proposed Theory of Pangenesis. It is a developmental theory of heredity. He suggested that " all cells in living organisms are capable of producing gemmules (small granules) that congregate in gonads". Hence option D is correct.

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