Aristotle Supported the Idea of Epigenesis, the Notion That

question 64

Multiple Choice

Aristotle supported the idea of epigenesis, the notion that:

• A) prenatal development begins with a new miniature individual already preformed.
• B) new structures and functions emerge throughout prenatal development.
• C) prenatal development begins in the centre of the body of the new individual.
• D) woman was created out of the rib of a man.

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Definitions:

Biologically Adapted

The processes through which organisms develop traits over generations that better enable them to survive and reproduce in their specific environments.

High Altitude

A region located at a great height above sea level, often characterized by distinct ecological and physiological conditions.

Sociobiological Adaptation

The evolutionary process by which organisms adjust their behaviors, physiology, and structure to better suit their environment, often in the context of social behavior.

Cultural Adaptation

The process by which individuals or groups adjust to new cultural environments, adopting new norms and practices.