Biology
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Medium
Question
According to Lamarck evolution occurred as the result of __________?
A
Natural selection
B
The theory of recapitulation
C
Inheritance of acquired characters
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D
Over production
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A
Natural selection
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B
The theory of recapitulation
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C
Inheritance of acquired characters
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D
Over production
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Explanation
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed that evolution occurs through the inheritance of acquired characteristics, the idea that traits an organism develops during its lifetime can be passed on to its offspring.