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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #4255
Question 1
According to Lamarck, the evolution of long necks in giraffes is explained by:
  • Natural selection
  • Genetic mutation
  • Survival of the fittest
  • Stretching of necks over generations✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
Lamarck's theory of use and disuse states that giraffes stretched their necks to reach higher leaves, and this acquired characteristic was passed to offspring over generations.