Question

which statement is an example of the \inheritance of acquired characteristics\ misconception that was popular before mendels work? a. two gray mice will have black and white offspring. b. a lizard that loses its tail will have offspring that lack tails. c. a short-eared dog and a long-eared dog will have offspring with medium - sized ears. d. a cow that has a black and white coat will have offspring that have black and white coats.

Explanation:

The "inheritance of acquired characteristics" misconception, proposed by Lamarck, suggests that traits acquired during an organism's lifetime can be passed on to offspring. Option B shows a lizard losing its tail (an acquired characteristic) and its offspring lacking tails, which aligns with this misconception. Option A is about genetic variation in offspring. Option C is about blending inheritance. Option D is about normal genetic inheritance of a coat color trait.

Answer:

B. A lizard that loses its tail will have offspring that lack tails.