Which one of the following scientist's name is correctly matched with the theory put forth by him?

1. Weismann - Theory of continuity of germplasm

2. Pasteur -- Inheritance of acquired characters

3. de Vries -- Natural selection

4. Mendel -- Theory of pangenesis

Subtopic:  Other Theories of Origin of Life | Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism | Germ Plasm Theory | Darwin's Theory |
 74%
AIPMT - 2008
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Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita are examples of:

1. analogous organs

2. homologous organs

3. vestigial organs

4. retrogressive evolution

Subtopic:  Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism |
 88%
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AIPMT - 2008
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Which one of the following pair of items correctly belongs to the category of organs mentioned against it?
1. Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita – Analogous organs
2. Nictitating membrane and blind spot in the human eye – vestigial organs
3. Nephridia of the earthworm and Malpighian tubules of cockroach - Excretory organs
4. Wings of a honey bee and wings of crow - Homologous organs

Subtopic:  Definition & Types of Evolution | Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism |
 66%
From NCERT
AIPMT - 2008
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Adaptive radiation refers to:

1. adaptations due to geographical isolation
2. evolution of different species from a common ancestor
3. migration of members of a species to different geographical areas
4. power of adaptation in an individual to a variety of environments

Subtopic:  Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism |
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AIPMT - 2007
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