Question

question 8 of 10 which statement is an example of the inheritance of acquired characteristics misconception that was popular before mendels work? a. a tall giraffe and a short giraffe will have only tall offspring. b. a dog that has lost a leg will have offspring with one fewer leg. c. a black - coated cat and a white - coated cat will have offspring that have black and white coats. d. a short - eared rabbit and a long - eared rabbit will have only short - eared offspring.

Explanation:

The "inheritance of acquired characteristics" wrongly assumes traits acquired during an organism's life are passed to offspring. Losing a leg is an acquired trait, and believing it's inherited is this misconception. Other options deal with genetic - based traits.

Answer:

B. A dog that has lost a leg will have offspring with one fewer leg.