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Weismann cut off tails of mice generation after generation but tails neither disappeared nor shortened showing that
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Correct option: A
Lamarck’s theory was wrong
Option A (Lamarck’s theory was wrong) is correct because Weismann's experiment disproved the inheritance of acquired characteristics, a central tenet of Lamarckism.
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Reason (R): The forelimbs in different mammals consist of different sets of bones. Identify the phenomenon in which the members of a species do not interbreed with the members of other species or same species Assertion: Organic compounds first evolved in earth required for origin of life were protein and nucleic acid.
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