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Why Lamarck's Theory of Evolution is Not Accepted by Biologists

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Why Lamarck's Theory of Evolution is Not Accepted by Biologists

Question

Explain why Lamarck's theory of evolution is not accepted by biologists today.

Answer

- Evidences does not support Lamarck's theory that acquired characteristics (traits) are inherited by offspring.
- Inherited characteristics are found in reproductive cells only.


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