The theory of 'use and disuse' was proposed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The theory of 'use and disuse' was proposed by:
A. Charles Darwin
B. Alfred Wallace
C. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
D. August Weismann
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lamarck proposed that organs used extensively develop and those not used degenerate, and these acquired traits are inherited (inheritance of acquired characters). Darwin's theory is natural selection, Wallace independently proposed natural selection, Weismann disproved Lamarckism.

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Which of the following human digestive enzymes is secreted in an inactive form and is activated by the enzyme enterokinase?
A. Trypsinogen
B. Procarboxypeptidase
C. Pepsinogen
D. Amylase

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Trypsinogen is an inactive proenzyme secreted by the pancreatic acinar cells. Upon entering the small intestine (duodenum), it is specifically activated into the active enzyme trypsin by the enzyme enterokinase (also known as enteropeptidase), which is secreted by the intestinal mucosa. Trypsin then activates other pancreatic proenzymes like chymotrypsinogen and procarboxypeptidase. Pepsinogen is activated by HCl.

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In plant physiology, the 'Munch hypothesis' for the translocation of sugars in the phloem relies on the creation of a:
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B. Turgor pressure gradient
C. Root pressure
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Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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In photosynthesis, oxygen is released from:
A. Water
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Glucose
D. Chlorophyll

Correct Answer: Option A


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