Which of these statements is ONE an idea contained in Lamarck’s theory of evolution?

A. acquired characters are inheritable
B. changes in the environment result in corresponding changes in the species
C. environmental changes cause the organism to acquire new structures as an adjustment to a new prevailing environment
D. organisms develop specialized characteristic by the use and disuse of organs
E. organisms tend to increase in number at an exponential rate

Correct Answer:

Option E – organisms tend to increase in number at an exponential rate