Question

Who among the following proposed that evolution of life forms occurred due to use and disuse of organs?

• A. Lamarck
• B. Darwin
• C. T. Malthus
• D. Hugo de Vries

Hint:

Think of Lamarck's theory as "Use it or lose it!" Organisms adapt by using or disusing their body parts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed the theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics. According to him, organs that are used frequently become more developed, while those not in use diminish over generations.