Which of the following best explains the difference between Lamarck's and Darwin's mechanisms for evolution?
A)Lamarck believed organisms have an innate drive to become more simple.
B)Darwin's theory corroborates with current knowledge of inherited traits.
C)Lamarck had more evidence than Darwin.
D)Darwin's mechanism of evolution was not based on facts.

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Darwin's theory of natural selection involves the inheritance of advantageous traits, while Lamarck believed in the inheritance of acquired characteristics. Current knowledge supports Darwin's mechanism of evolution, whereas Lamarck's theory has been largely discredited.

Which of the Following Best Explains the Difference Between Lamarck's