Discussion

Match the following evolutionary biologists with their respective theory

I) August Weisman	i) Neutral theory of molecular evolution
II) Jean-Baptiste Lamark	ii) Handicap principle
III) Amotz Zahavi	iii) Germ plasm theory
IV) Motoo Kimura	iv) Inheritance of acquired characteristics

Answer: B

The correct match is I-iii, II-iv, III-ii, IV-i.

August Weismann proposed the germ plasm theory: hereditary material passes through the germ line, unaffected by the body (I-iii).
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck is known for the inheritance of acquired characteristics (II-iv).
Amotz Zahavi proposed the handicap principle: costly signals such as a peacock's tail are honest because only fit individuals can afford them (III-ii).
Motoo Kimura developed the neutral theory of molecular evolution (IV-i).

The other options swap Zahavi and Kimura or misplace Weismann and Lamarck.

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