Which theorist postulated the existence of acquired characteristics?
A) Charles Darwin
B) Jean Piaget
C) Henry Watson
D) Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck

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Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck was a French biologist who postulated the theory of acquired characteristics, which suggested that organisms could pass on characteristics that they acquired during their lifetime to their offspring. This theory was later disproven by the works of Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel.

Which Theorist Postulated the Existence of Acquired Characteristics