Which of Lamarck's Ideas Was the Least Influential to Darwin's

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of Lamarck's ideas was the least influential to Darwin's evolutionary theory?

• A) Species change through time.
• B) New characteristics are passed from one generation to the next.
• C) Organisms change in response to their environment.
• D) Acquired characteristics are passed on from parents to offspring.
• E) Specific mechanisms exist that foster evolutionary change.

---

Definitions:

Downward Sloping

Describes a line on a graph that depicts a decrease in value or quantity as another variable increases, commonly seen in demand curves.

Demand Curve

A graph representing the relationship between the price of a good and the amount of it that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Perfectly Inelastic

A situation in demand or supply where a change in price does not result in any change in the quantity demanded or supplied, represented by a vertical curve.

Price Setters

Firms or entities that have the ability to influence or determine the price of goods or services in the market due to lack of competition or other factors.