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Which of the following statements is true regarding the historical status of Lamarck’s theory?

A. It was instantly accepted and remains the foundation of modern genetics.
B. It was the first cohesive, comprehensive theory of organic evolution, even though its mechanisms were later proven incorrect.
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C. It was completely ignored and had no influence on the scientific community.
D. It was proposed by Charles Darwin as a supplement to natural selection.

📝 Explanation

Lamarck was a pioneer who proposed the first fully formed, systematic theory of organic evolution, paving the way for evolutionary thought despite his proposed mechanisms being incorrect.

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  • It was instantly accepted and remains the foundation of modern genetics.
  • It was the first cohesive, comprehensive theory of organic evolution, even though its mechanisms were later proven incorrect.
  • It was completely ignored and had no influence on the scientific community.
  • It was proposed by Charles Darwin as a supplement to natural selection.

Lamarck was a pioneer who proposed the first fully formed, systematic theory of organic evolution, paving the way for evolutionary thought despite his proposed mechanisms being incorrect.

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