Which statement best describes the now-discredited theories of Lamarck?
A) All life was created in the form we see today.
B) Modern life forms are the descendants of past individuals who were the most fit.
C) Organisms acquire traits during their lifetime and pass those traits on to their offspring.
D) Earth is extremely old and has undergone many changes.

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Lamarck's theory, also known as Lamarckism, proposes that an organism can pass on traits acquired during its lifetime to its offspring. This theory is now discredited and not supported by evidence.

Which Statement Best Describes the Now-Discredited Theories of Lamarck