Darwin and Lamarck (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the name of Darwin's theory?
What is the name of Darwin's theory?
Evolution by natural selection
In which year did Darwin publish 'On the Origin of Species'?
In which year did Darwin publish 'On the Origin of Species'?
1859
What is the first main part of Darwin's theory of natural selection?
What is the first main part of Darwin's theory of natural selection?
Individual organisms vary
What does 'the best survive and breed' mean in Darwin's theory?
What does 'the best survive and breed' mean in Darwin's theory?
Helpful traits aid survival & reproduction
During which years did Darwin travel on HMS Beagle?
During which years did Darwin travel on HMS Beagle?
1831-1836
Which animals did Darwin study on the Galapagos Islands?
Which animals did Darwin study on the Galapagos Islands?
Finches
Why did Darwin's theory initially cause controversy?
Why did Darwin's theory initially cause controversy?
It challenged religious belief in creation
Why was Darwin's theory eventually accepted by scientists?
Why was Darwin's theory eventually accepted by scientists?
It was based on careful scientific research
What is the name of Lamarck's theory?
What is the name of Lamarck's theory?
Inheritance of acquired characteristics
What did Lamarck mean by 'use it or lose it'?
What did Lamarck mean by 'use it or lose it'?
Used body parts get bigger/stronger
Why is Lamarck's theory considered wrong?
Why is Lamarck's theory considered wrong?
Lifetime changes cannot be inherited
What is the key difference between Darwin and Lamarck's theories?
What is the key difference between Darwin and Lamarck's theories?
Darwin: existing variations; Lamarck: acquired