Theories of evolution - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2002

In his theory of evolution, Darwin implied that

A. The struggle for existence among living organisms is sporadic
B. The most successful organisms are those that best adapt to their environment
C. Organs of the body which are not regularly used by an organism will disappear
D. Any traits acquired by an organism during its lifetime can be passed on its offspring

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

In the theory of use and disuse Lamarck proposed that evolution occurred because of the following except

A. There is natural selection of offspring
B. There is great changes in the environment
C. Organism develop specialised characters
D. The characters are inheritable

Question 3:

• JAMB 2021

The mutation theory of organic evolution was propounded by?

A. Gregor Mendel
B. Hugo de Vries
C. Jean Lamarck
D. Charles Darwin