Which of the following is not explained by Lamarckism?
Weak progenies of a Nobel laureate
Elongation of neck and giraffe
Loss of tail in humans
None of the above
As we have already discussed in Theories of Evolution: Lamarckism -
Lamarckism is also called ‘Theory of Inheritance’.According to him, the constant use of organs makes them more efficient and less or no use of organs brings about degeneration. Such acquired characters are inherited through generations. According to this theory, a Nobel laureate has a sharp brain due to greater use of it but this character must be inherited to his progeny. Thus, it cannot explain the occurrence of the weak progeny of a Nobel Laureate hence, the correct option is (a).