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STANDARD Zoology Recapitulation Theory MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Recapitulation theory (Biogenetic law) explains "Ontogeny repeats Phylogeny". It was given by
A
Lamarck
B
Haeckel
C
Darwin
D
Robert Hooke
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Ernest Haeckel gave recapitulation theory i.e., ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny i.e., there is repetition of characters (phylogeny) during embryo development. For example, formation of fish-like larvae (tadpole during the development of frog) indicates that frog has evolved from fish-like ancestors.
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