The theory which supports the view that the large muscles developed by an athlete will be passed on to the offspring was proposed by
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Lamarck
- Darwin
- Mendel
- Pasteur
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed the theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics, also known as Lamarckism. This theory suggests that characteristics or traits acquired by an individual during their lifetime, such as large muscles developed by an athlete, can be passed on to their offspring.However, this theory has been largely discredited by modern genetics and evolutionary biology, which support the theory of evolution through natural selection proposed by Charles Darwin (option B). Consequently, the correct answer is option A.
The other options are not correct:
C. Mendel is known for his work on genetics and the discovery of the laws of inheritance.
D. Pasteur is known for his work on vaccination, pasteurization, and germ theory, but not for a theory related to the inheritance of acquired characteristics.