According to Lamarck, Which Variable Would Have the Greatest Influence

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to Lamarck, which variable would have the greatest influence on the evolution of an organism?

• A) the environment
• B) the genetics of the individual
• C) Both the environment and genetics are equally responsible for the evolution of an organism.
• D) Neither the environment nor the genetics of an organism play a role in its evolution.
• E) A creator would determine the evolution of an organism.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power and differentiation.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all firms in a perfectly competitive market achieve economic equilibrium, where no firm has an incentive to change its output and all adjustments have been made.

Excess Capacity

A situation where a firm is producing less than the maximum possible output due to insufficient demand or other factors.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms offering products that are similar but not identical, leading to competition on factors other than price.