Which of these statements is NOT an idea contained in Lamarck’s theory of evolution.?
- acquired characters are inheritable
- changes in the environment result in corresponding changes in the species
- environmental changes cause the organism to acquire new structures as an adjustment to a new prevailing environment
- organisms develop specialized characteristic by use and disuse of organs
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organisms tend to an increase in number at an exponential rate
The correct answer is: E
Explanation
Lamarckism, also known as Lamarckian inheritance or neo-Lamarckism, is the notion that an organism can pass on to its offspring physical characteristics that the parent organism acquired through use or disuse during its lifetime. It is also called the inheritance of acquired characteristics