Biology

Evolution

Lamarck and Darwin proposed different explanations for how characteristics are passed from parent to offspring, but their theories had some similarities. Which of the following points is true?

a. The men disagreed that there was a line of descent in organisms.

b. Both believed that organisms adapt to their environment.

c. Both believed in catastrophism and the idea that if a body part were not used , it would simply disappeared over time.

d. Both believed that characteristics were acquired in each generation.

e. Both believed that giraffes acquired their long necks by stretching to reach leaves high in trees.

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b. Both believed that organisms adapt to their environment.