Theories Of Evolution

Question 0

What was Lamarck’s theory on evolution?

Answer 0

If a characteristic was used a lot by an animal it would become more developed and would pass these on to offspring eg. large leg muscles in a rabbit that ran a lot!
Theory rejected as characteristics don’t have genetic basis

Question 1

Why did people not believe Darwin’s theory of evolution?

Answer 1

Went against religious beliefs
Couldn’t explain how useful characteristics developed in organisms
Not enough evidence

Question 2

Why is Darwin’s theory now accepted?

Answer 2

Debated and tested

Can’t prove theory wrong