Question

During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remarks, "The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; its offspring inherited longer necks as a result." Which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this student's misconception

Answer 1

Answer: Characteristics acquired during an organism's life are generally not passed on through genes.

Explanation:

The observation is very simple since features obtained in one organism's life doesn't pass genetically to descendants.

The features must be systematic characteristics during many generations and they have to be proved with evidence.