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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question
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August Weismann's germplasm theory disproved blending and pangenesis inheritance by establishing that:
Options
A Mutations in somatoplasm are readily passed to future offspring
B Germ cells containing germplasm are separate and independent from somatic cells (somatoplasm)
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C The nucleus plays no role in transferring hereditary determinants
D Acquired characteristics are faithfully transcribed into gametic RNA
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Weismann's germplasm theory established a barrier showing that changes acquired by somatic tissues (somatoplasm) cannot alter germline determinants (germplasm).

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Topic: Genetics 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 214 of 285
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