Zoology-Origin of Life
NEET Zoology Origin of Life Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Giraffes have long necks because they adapted to forage leaves on tall trees. | Reason (R): Acquired characteristics can be passed on to succeeding generations, leading to evolutionary changes.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is based on the outdated idea of acquired characteristics, which is no longer supported. Evolutionary changes, like the giraffe's long neck, are not due to acquired traits but result from natural selection.
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